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Longtime DBIA Staff Member Alice Wright Announces Retirement

After more than 25 years of dedicated service to DBIA, Alice Wright, Associate Manager of Accounting & Administration, is preparing for a well-earned retirement.

  • Achievements
  • People

2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Merit Winners Announced

See who's taking home Merit Awards in this year's Project/Team Awards categories.

  • Awards

Three Former DBIA Board Chairs to Join National Academy of Construction

Dana Pomeroy, Deb Sheehan and Jim Whitaker join the National Academy of Construction.

  • People

Owner Readiness Takes Center Stage in Cleveland

The 2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo is just around the corner, and it comes with more Owner readiness resources than ever before.

  • Conferences

California Eliminates Sunsets for Design-Build Projects for Local Agencies

California has become the latest state to strengthen design-build authority after the passage of Senate Bill 935, which removes a design-build sunset for local agencies’ design-build authority.

  • Legislation

Human in the Lead: Building a Better Data Strategy with ARKANCE

In a new episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, ARKANCE and DBIA examine how project data can retain its value across the project lifecycle.

  • Podcast
  • VDC

Record-Breaking Federal Symposium Reflects Growing Demand for Design-Build

Nearly 700 design-build professionals came to Reston for the 2026 Federal Design-Build Symposium.

  • Conferences

July Jobs Report: Construction Adds Jobs as U.S. Employment Falls

Gains in construction, losses in other sectors, as July 2026 jobs report does not meet expectations.

  • Industry

Top 10 Reasons You Need to Attend the 2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo

Need a reason to join us in 2026 Cleveland for the Design-Build Conference & Expo in November? How about 10?

  • Conferences

Cyber Resiliency and the Future of Federal Design-Build

Digital collaboration has become foundational to modern design-build delivery. Platforms like Autodesk Forma (ACC), BIM 360 and other connected project environments allow Owners, designers and builders to coordinate in real […]

  • VDC

July 2026 Podcast: VDC for Infrastructure: Less About Tools, More About Outcomes

DBIA's VDC Committee spoke with Owners and practitioners about what they want and need for their projects.

  • Podcast
  • VDC

New Missouri Law Expands Design-Build and Brings PDB to Public Owners Statewide

Missouri passes legislation that expands PDB; effort was led by DBIA Mid-America Region.

  • Legislation

Transportation Projects Connect More Than Places

As transportation Owners navigate aging infrastructure, complex corridors and growing mobility demands, design-build is helping teams deliver projects that improve access, support communities and keep people moving.

  • Industry

Just a Bit Outside the Ordinary: Big Ideas, Bold Leadership and Three Days of Design-Build in Cleveland

See why you should join us in Cleveland for the Design-Build Conference & Expo Nov. 4-6.

  • Conferences

2026 State Legislative Update: Design-Build Authority, Extensions and Funding

As 2026 legislative sessions come to a close, several states have passed or considered measures to authorize or expand the use of design-build.

  • Legislation

June Jobs Report Shows Slower Hiring, Construction Gains Concentrated in Nonresidential Specialty Trades

The U.S. labor market slowed in June; construction remained steady.

  • Industry

The Pre-Con Sandbox: A Practical Guide to Prompting AI for Design-Build Drawing Reviews

Christopher Mouflard of Markedup.ai shares a prompt that can help project teams minimize errors.

  • VDC

2026 State Legislative Recap: Expanded Authority, Sunsets and What Comes Next

State legislative sessions are wrapping up across the country, and design-build continues to gain momentum. In this episode of Design-Build Delivers, DBIA’s Richard Thomas joins Erin Looney to break down the […]

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

When Water/Wastewater Facilities Can’t Shut Down, Delivery Has to Work Smarter

Water/wastewater Owners are using design-build to manage complex upgrades, protect operations and deliver critical infrastructure with greater confidence.

  • Industry

From Controlling the Answer to Defining the Problem: Why Off-Ramping Isn’t Failure (Bonus Content Episode)

A new bonus episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast is out now, continuing the conversation from our full episode, “Beyond the Buzz: Implementing Progressive Design-Build in the Federal Market.”

  • Podcast

As Design-Build Grows, Architects Have an Opportunity to Lead as Owner Advisors

By 2028, design-build is projected to account for nearly half of all U.S. construction spending, continuing its expansion across nearly every major market sector. As Owners increasingly turn to collaborative […]

  • Industry

New DBIA Resource Helps Federal Owners Navigate QBS for Design-Build Projects

Federal Owners interested in Progressive Design-Build (PDB) have more momentum, more authority and more attention than ever. What they’ve needed is a clear, practical path for applying qualifications-based selection (QBS) […]

  • Resources

Construction Employment Holds Steady as Nonresidential Sectors Drive Annual Gains

The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, exceeding many economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%.

  • Industry

The Origin, Evolution and Future of BIM at The Ohio State University

Joe Porostosky of Ohio State’s FITS Department shares how data and technology improve campus facilities planning and decision making.

  • VDC

New Design-Build Delivers Podcast Episode: Implementing Progressive Design-Build in the Federal Market

Dave Triplett, DBIA, and Laura Stagner, FAIA, PMP, DBIA, talk federal procurement, QBS and progressive design-build in Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

DBIA Members Recognized in ENR’s Top 20 Under 40 List

These young professionals are making themselves known as leaders in the AEC industry with the help of DBIA programming and educational resources. Contributors: Eden Binder, DBIA Communications and Advocacy Associate, […]

  • NextGen

Smarter Teaming Starts Earlier: DBIA Releases Expanded Guidance for Design-Build Teams

DBIA has released Design-Build Teaming Agreements: A Design-Build Done Right® Deeper Dive.

  • Resources

More on DBE Certification Impacts: Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Episode

Freddie Streeter and Rachael Pease return to put DBE certification in context on the Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Podcast

Remembering Juan Carlos “JC” Arteaga

The Design-Build Institute of America is saddened by the passing of longtime DBIA National Awards Jury member Juan Carlos “JC” Arteaga, AIA, DBIA.

  • People

Federal Design-Build Moves from Policy to Practice

Registration for the 2026 Federal Design-Build Symposium is now open.

  • Conferences
  • Legislation

Hiring Slowed in April as Construction Employment Held Steady

The BLS reported 115,000 new jobs in April and an unchanged unemployment number of 4.3%.

  • Industry

Remembering Louis Jenny, DBIA Vice President of Advocacy and Industry Engagement

Remembering Louis Jenny, DBIA Vice President of Advocacy and Industry Engagement.

  • People

Coordination at Scale: What AEC Pros Are Telling Us About Design-Build’s Digital Moment

Read how Revizto's 2026 Bridging the Gap report can help design-build teams.

  • VDC

When the Rules Change Midstream: What the Latest DBE Updates Mean for Design-Build Teams

Hear about how DBE program changes impact design-build projects in the latest episode of The Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Podcast

DBIA Earns Five Stevie® Awards for Communications Leadership and Content Creation

DBIA earned multiple Stevie® Awards in The 2026 American Business Awards®, with both Gold and Silver distinctions.

  • Achievements

Meeting Complexity Head-On at the Transportation/Aviation Conference in Grapevine

Another record breaker in Grapevine, relive the 2026 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference.

  • Conferences

Grab Your Cape & Get to ACE26! June 21-24 in Washington, D.C.

Register now for the Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE26) of the American Water Works Association, June 21-24, in Washington, D.C.

  • Industry

Record Crowds, Real Conversations: DBIA’s Water/Wastewater Conference in Grapevine

DBIA’s 2026 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference is another record breaker. See the highlights.

  • Conferences

DBIA in the News: Jan. 1 – April 10, 2026

DBIA has started off the year on a strong note. Some first quarter highlights include the introduction of our region relations leadership team, a new DBIA Progressive Design-Build Primer, the […]

  • Media

Jobs Report Shows Strong March Gains, but Underlying Trends Signal a More Cautious Labor Market

U.S. adds 178k jobs in March, far more than expected. Construction and manufacturing show significant growth.

  • Industry

Clarifying the Owner Advisor Role in Design-Build: What DBIA’s New Research Means for Owners and Industry

DBIA has engaged FMI Corporation to assess the Owner Advisor (OA) role in design-build and help Owners better identify the skills needed for successful project delivery.

  • Resources

Bonus Design-Build Delivers Podcast Episode on PLAs Out Now!

Vince Campanella talks about project labor agreements in project delivery

  • Podcast

From Classroom to Career: How DBIA’s Student Competition Prepares the Next Generation of Design-Build Leaders

DBIA’s Student Design-Build Competition gives students real-world experience, confidence and industry connections that help launch their careers.

  • Students

VDC Without Capacity Is Just Software

Wemoter founder Micaela Socci talks about operationalizing VDC, being intentional in technology use and why the VDC Leader matters for project success.

  • VDC

No Smoke and Mirrors Here: What the DBIA Awards Jury Is Really Looking For

DBIA's Project/Team Awards jury pulls back the curtain on what makes an award winner.

  • Awards
  • Podcast

Design-Build Legislation Watch: Updates from the States

States continue expanding design-build authority while DBIA shares tools to support advocacy efforts.

  • Legislation

Infrastructure Leaders Head to Texas for DBIA’s 2026 Spring Specialty Conferences

Transportation, aviation and water/wastewater infrastructure leaders will gather April 13–17 in Grapevine, Texas, as DBIA hosts the 2026 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater and Transportation/Aviation Conferences.

  • Conferences

A 92,000 Job Loss in February, 11,000 for Construction Jobs

Employers cut 92,000 jobs in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a reversal of January’s job gains. Economists had predicted a stronger showing, with some forecasting that January’s […]

  • Industry

New PDB Best Practices Now Available Free in the DBIA Bookstore

DBIA has released Progressive Design-Build: Progressive Design-Build Best Practices, a free primer designed to help Owners and practitioners implement Progressive Design-Build (PDB) with discipline and clarity.

  • Resources

All Politics Is Local: The State-by-State Push for Design-Build Authority

In the latest episode of Design-Build Delivers, we hung out with DBIA’s Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs, Richard Thomas, and Legislative Committee Chair Vince Campanella to unpack what’s happening in 2026.

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

From Response to Readiness: Building the Capacity for the Next Crisis

Our series on design-build in times of crisis concludes with tools and resources your team can use to prepare for whatever is next.

  • Awards
  • Industry

States Look to Broaden Design-Build Authority in Transportation, Water/Wastewater in 2026

Across the country, state legislation continues to expand and refine design-build authority. See what's going on in transpo and WWW.

  • Conferences
  • Legislation

Eat the Frog Early: Advice that Drives Delivery

Eric Meisgeier of Stacy Witbeck shares strategies for successful teamwork on design-build projects.

  • Industry

U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs in January; Construction Gains After Flat 2025

New BLS report shows gains in construction, higher than projected overall number.

  • Industry

What Last Year’s Award Winners Reveal About Design-Build Excellence

2025 Project/Team Award winners had more than excellence in common. Learn more and get your project ready for 2026!

  • Awards

Design-Build and BIM: A Perfect Match

The team from Solibri talk about the relationship between BIM and design-build, with tips on how model-checking improves outcomes.

  • VDC

“It’s Still Painted the Wrong Color”: Lisa Washington and Virginia McAllister on Collaboration, Risk and 2026

Lisa Washington and Virginia McAllister talk 2026 priorities in this Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode.

  • Podcast

Where Marketing Meets Design-Build: Danica Bilicich-Mason’s Story

Discover the journey of Danica Bilicich-Mason and how she connects her marketing background to Associate DBIA certification.

  • Certification
  • People

Region Leaders Gather in D.C. to Kick Off a New Chapter of Collaboration

On January 22, leaders from all 14 DBIA regions gathered at DBIA’s Washington, D.C., headquarters for the third annual 2026 Region Leaders Summit.

  • Regions

DBIA Welcomes 2026 Board Leadership, New Members

DBIA is pleased to announce the 2026 National Board of Directors leadership and new board members.

  • News
  • People

DBIA in the News: Sept 29 – Dec 31, 2025

DBIA has continued to generate media attention in recent months, with coverage highlighting our strategic regional realignment, Student Competition winners and 2025 Project and Team Award honorees.

  • Media
  • People

U.S. Job Growth Slows at the End of 2025, with Revisions Pointing to Reduced Momentum

The U.S. labor market closed out 2025 on a softer note, according to the latest Employment Situation report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

  • Industry
  • News

Virtual Construction and Virtual Fabrication in Design-Build Projects

Harris Design Studio explains Virtual Construction and Virtual Fabrication in this contributor post.

  • VDC

DBIA Launches Region Relations Leadership Team to Support Design-Build Growth Nationwide

Meet DBIA's new Region Relations team.

  • People
  • Regions

Defense Authorization Bill Advances Progressive Design-Build for Military Construction

A provision in the newly passed FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act explicitly authorizes the use of PDB for military construction projects.

  • Legislation
  • News

More from the Design-Build Conference & Expo on the Latest Design-Build Delivers Podcast

Part 2 from the Design-Build Conference & Expo.

  • Podcast

DBIA National Board Chair Tom Foley Named Senior VP at Mount Sinai Health System

Tom Foley takes his design-build expertise to Mount Sinai.

  • People

When Systems Fail: Design-Build’s Role in Infrastructure Recovery

Part 3 of Design-Build in Times of Crisis tackles infrastructure issues, looking at design-build after a disaster and before one even occurs.

  • Awards
  • Industry

DBIA’s Brian Skripac Breaks Down What Truly Sets Design-Build Apart on Autodesk’s Digital Builder Podcast

Brian Skripac talks design-build on Autodesk's Digital Builder podcast.

  • Media
  • VDC

DBIA Announces Strategic Regional Realignment to Advance Design-Build Done Right®

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) announced a strategic reorganization of its regional structure to better serve the growing and diverse design-build community across the country.

  • Regions

All In at the Design-Build Conference & Expo: Teams that Won Big in Vegas

In Part 1, we catch up with the Project of the Year and Chair's Award Winners and the National Design-Build Student Competition Finalists.

  • Conferences
  • Podcast

Despite a Delay, September Jobs Report Points to Construction Stability

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) long-delayed September report finally arrived on November 20, offering the first meaningful labor-market update in more than six weeks.

  • Industry

2025 VDCLEx Highlights Technology’s Evolution, Innovation in Design-Build

DBIA hosted its third Virtual Design & Construction Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx) during the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas earlier this month.

  • Conferences
  • VDC

2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo Sets Attendance Record as Industry Momentum Continues

Relive the record-breaking 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo.

  • Conferences

Hate to Lose, Built to Win: Cal Poly Tops DBIA’s 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition

Get to know the top three student team finalists from the 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition.

  • Conferences
  • Students

DBIA Welcomes the 2025 Class of College of Fellows

Six new Fellows inducted into the College of Fellows for 2025.

  • Certification
  • Conferences

Celebrating the Best in Design-Build: 2025 Project/Team Award Winners

Celebrate the winners of the 2025 Design-Build Project/Team Awards, including Project of the Year, Chair's Award, Best Ins, Specialty and Excellence Winners.

  • Awards

AI, Data and the Design-Build Owner: A Conversation with ARKANCE

In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, ARKANCE joins the show to explore how data and AI are reshaping the Owner experience.

  • Podcast
  • VDC

Human-Centered Design in Design-Build (Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Episode)

More from Susan O'Connell and Deb Sheehan on the complexities and benefits of human-centered design in design-build.

  • Podcast

DBIA Releases New Project Leader Primer Defining VDC Leadership in Design-Build

DBIA has released the VDC Project Leader’s Role & Responsibilities on Design-Build Projects Prime, defining a dedicated leadership role for VDC within design-build teams.

  • Resources
  • VDC

Delivering Under Pressure: Design-Build’s Role in Today’s Crisis Response

Part 2 of our series on design-build in times of crisis shows how design-build delivers rapid recovery and lasting resilience for communities.

  • Industry

Bridging the Gap: How Technology is Driving Value in Design-Build Projects

Kishan Patel of HCSS talks about technology as a powerful force in overcoming traditional industry barriers.

  • VDC

Leadership in Every Corner: DBIA’s 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award Honorees

DBIA is proud to present Jennifer Macks, PE, LEED AP, DBIA; Britt Sanford; David Shadpour, PE, CPD, LEED AP, DBIA; and Janice Zahn, PE, CCM, with the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards.

  • Awards
  • Conferences

DBIA in the News: July 1 – Sept. 29, 2025

Take a look at some of the important work DBIA has done in the last three months. From conversations in Congress to appearing on a podcast, DBIA team members and affiliates have been making headlines. 

  • Media

The Design-Build Delivers Podcast: Why Human-Centered Design Is More Complex Than It Looks

Deb Sheehan and Susan O’Connell explain why human-centered design is not as simple as asking for a chicken and getting one.

  • Podcast

William E. Reifsteck II, FDBIA, CRIS, Awarded the 2025 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award

DBIA is proud to present Bill Reifsteck with the 2025 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Awards

DDC’s All-Women “Fab Four” Lead Design-Build of Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Brooklyn

DDC’s all-women “Fab Four” are leading the design-build delivery of Brooklyn’s new Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center.

  • Industry
  • People

A Tribute to an Unrelenting Navigator

DBIA honors Craig Unger with a surprise award, heartfelt tributes and a family’s proud moment at Federal Design-Build Industry Days.

  • Awards
  • Conferences

What You’ve Learned Could Shape the Future of Design-Build

Calls for Presentations are open for 2026 Water/Wastewater and Transportation/Aviation Conferences.

  • Conferences

Your Next Step Starts with DBIA Education

In a fast-moving design-build world, yesterday’s skills won’t cut it. That’s where DBIA Education and Training comes in.

  • Education

Expanding the Toolkit: Why Design-Build Practitioners Need to Understand P3

Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) are growing across North America. Learn how P3 complements design-build in DBIA’s September 24 webinar.

  • Education
  • Industry

BLS Report Shows Weak August Job Gains, Construction Losses

The U.S. economy added only 22,000 jobs in August, far below economists' predictions of 76,500 jobs.

  • Industry

Your Guide to the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas

Your guide to the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas is here!

  • Conferences

Smarter, Faster, Still Human: How AI Agents are Changing Design-Build

Paul Hedgepath (MJ Harris) and Brian Skripac (DBIA) get nerdy about AI in the latest episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Podcast
  • VDC

DBIA Announces 2025 DBIA Project/Team Merit Award Winners 

DBIA is excited to announce the 2025 National Design-Build Project/Team Merit Award Winners.

  • Awards

Federal Design-Build Leaders Chart a Path Forward at Federal Sector Design-Build Industry Days

DBIA’s 2025 Federal Sector Industry Days gathered more than 450 Owners and practitioners from across the federal marketplace at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Virginia.

  • Conferences

Dashboards, Data and Discipline: Embedding Analytics in the Design-Build Lifecycle

Arth CEO Kailash Chandola shares how teams can improve their use of data on design-build projects.

  • VDC

DBIA Launches Online Directory of Certified Design-Build Professionals

DBIA’s new online Designated Design-Build Professionals® Certification Directory is now available.

  • Certification

Integrating Structural Modeling for Predictable ROI in Complex Urban High-Rises

DPR’s concrete VDC experts are using virtual modeling to cut costs, prevent rework and deliver smarter projects across Austin.

  • VDC

Why They Judge: Inside the Passion, Process and Purpose of DBIA’s Project/Team Awards Jury

On a sunny July morning, a small group of design-build professionals from across the country gathered at DBIA headquarters in Washington, D.C., for a jam-packed two-day judging session. These Project/Team […]

  • Awards

July Jobs: Slower Hiring, Big Revisions and Policy Crosswinds for AEC

Tariffs and worksite enforcement are cooling manufacturing and construction. July added 73k jobs, unemployment 4.2% and sharp revisions point to a stall.

  • Industry

From Flightline to Frontline: Rebecca Blankenship’s Progressive Design‑Build Journey

Discover how DBIA Fellow Rebecca Blankenship’s PDB journey from Air Force tech to national leader reveals why it continues to gain momentum across the U.S.

  • People

Design-Build at 14,000 Feet: How a “Small” Federal Project Redefined Possibility on Pikes Peak

Get to know the 2022 Best in Small Projects Winner High Altitude Research Lab with DPR's Joe Opyd.

  • Awards
  • Podcast

Bridging the Gap: How Technology is Driving Value in Design-Build Projects

Revizto talks VDC, Smithsonian and digital collaboration in this guest post.

  • VDC

Built for Urgency: The Design-Build Legacy in Crisis Response

Kicking off our four-part Design-Build in Times of Crisis series, take a look at how design-build transformed crisis response after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and more.

  • Industry

The Cost of Starting Over: Why Facilities Need a Digital Thread Now

Autodesk's Tara Brice and Mark Mergenschroer explain why facility teams need to embrace better digital strategy.

  • VDC

DBIA in the News: April 12 – June 30, 2025

Take a look at some of the stories featuring DBIA and our people during the second quarter of 2025.

  • Media

AI’s Place in the Industry: How Builders Are Incorporating AI into Design-Build

In the AEC industry, firms are looking to apply AI across all delivery methods, including in design-build projects.

  • Industry
  • VDC

June Jobs Report: Resilient Hiring Amid Broader Slowdown

The U.S. labor market once again showed resilience in June, adding 147,000 jobs, well above the projected 118,000.

  • Industry

Design-Build Makes Key State and Local Legislative Gains Through First Half of 2025

Take a look at some key state and local legislative developments at the halfway point of the year.

  • Legislation

Listen In: What Design-Build’s Boldest Thinkers Are Teaching Us Now

Hear from DBIA Fellows Darlene Septelka and Bill Reifsteck in this month's Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Certification
  • Podcast

Inside the College of Fellows: Meet Darlene Septelka, FDBIA

Get to know Darlene Septelka, FDBIA, and nominate the next class of DBIA Fellows.

  • Awards
  • Certification

Federal Design-Build Industry Days: Where Opportunity Meets Insight

Join us for DBIA's Federal Design-Build Industry Days, taking place August 20–21, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Northern Virginia.

  • Conferences

DBIA’s New Teaming Agreement Reflects a Smarter, More Sophisticated Design-Build Industry

DBIA has released an updated version of its Teaming Agreement.

  • Resources

What Makes a Distinguished Leadership Award Winner?

Nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards are now open.

  • Awards

Inside the College of Fellows: Meet Jeffrey L. Gagné, PE, FDBIA

Nominations for the 2025 class of DBIA Fellows are now open. Get inspiration by getting to know Jeffrey L. Gagné, PE, FDBIA, and nominate a leader today.

  • Awards
  • Certification

May 2025 U.S. Jobs Report Shows Steady Growth Amid Emerging Challenges

The U.S. economy added 139,000 jobs in May, slightly exceeding expectations of 130,000 and maintaining the unemployment rate at 4.2% for the third consecutive month.

  • Industry

Nominate a Brunelleschi Award Winner: The Mentors, the Reformers, the Champions of Design-Build

We’re accepting nominations for the 2025 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award. If you know someone whose career exemplifies the highest values of design-build — vision, integrity, collaboration and impact — we want to hear their story.

  • Awards

“It Was Just a Conversation at a Table”: How Design-Build Mentorship Opens Doors for the Next Generation

Inside one student’s journey from conference volunteer to career-ready, with help from a DBIA Fellow.

  • Certification
  • Podcast
  • Students

Beyond BIM: How AI is Unlocking Intelligent Infrastructure Lifecycle Management

LeapThought shares how AI is turning fragmented project data into real-time intelligence, helping infrastructure teams make faster, smarter decisions across the asset lifecycle.

  • VDC

What Makes a Design-Build Project Stand Out? 

With the May 30 deadline fast approaching, design-build teams across the country are gearing up to submit their best work to DBIA’s 2025 Project/Team Awards.

  • Awards

CDLA in Action: A Senior Estimator’s Perspective on Leadership That Transcends Titles

Featuring real experiences from graduates of DBIA’s Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy.

  • Education

Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus: Revisiting UC Riverside’s North District Phase Two (Bonus Content Episode)

This new bonus episode features Jason Dunster of McCarthy Building Companies for more on UC Riverside’s ambitious housing project, which aims to set the standard for inclusive, intersegmental campus housing in California and beyond.

  • Podcast

Elevate Your Water Knowledge at ACE25: June 8-11, 2025 

Register now for the Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE) of the American Water Works Association, June 9-11, 2025, Denver, Colorado. 

  • Industry

DBIA Mourns the Loss of Former President & CEO Walker Lee Evey

DBIA is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Walker Lee Evey, who helped shape the path of DBIA and design-build.

  • News
  • People

Job Growth Holds Steady in April Jobs Report as Industries Prepare for Tariff Impacts 

The U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The construction industry fared well by adding 11,000 jobs this past month.

  • Industry
  • News

The Design-Build Leaders You Admire Could Be Your Peers

Nominate for DBIA’s 2026 Board of Directors by May 5 — Time is Running Out!

  • Industry
  • People

State Legislative Wins Expand Design-Build Across the U.S.

In just the first few months of 2025, a wave of bills have passed or advanced, expanding design-build authority and opening new opportunities for innovation in project delivery.

  • Legislation

DBIA Celebrates Double Recognition at 2025 American Business Awards®

DBIA has been honored with two 2025 American Business Awards®, recognizing the extraordinary impact of a design-build pioneer and the compassionate leadership guiding DBIA’s workplace today.

  • Achievements
  • News

Introducing DBIA’s Federal Sector Design-Build Industry Days, A Practical Shift to Meet Federal Priorities

DBIA’s Federal Design-Build Symposium will debut in a reimagined format: Federal Sector Design-Build Industry Days, August 20–21, in Reston, Virginia.

  • Conferences
  • Legislation

In Memory of Todd Rich

DBIA is saddened to share that our long-time colleague and friend, Todd Rich, Customer Resources and Outreach Manager, has passed away.

  • News
  • People

Living Labs and Inclusive Housing: How Design-Build Serves Higher Education –– New DBD Podcast Episode

Key Members of Two Design-Build Project Teams Talk About Breaking New Ground in Higher Educational Institutions in New Episode of Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Podcast

DBIA in the News: Jan. 1 – Apr. 11, 2025

Explore some of DBIA’s news coverage from the first quarter of 2025, featuring DBIA leadership, 2024 national award winners and more.

  • Media

Meet DBIA’s New COO: Carolyn Brennan Brings Strategic Vision and Member-Centered Leadership

DBIA is excited to welcome Carolyn Brennan as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, she will oversee DBIA’s revenue-generating departments.

  • News
  • People

March Jobs Growth Surprises, Construction Sector Holds the Line

The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; employment in construction remained unchanged.

  • Industry

New Format Expands Access to DBIA’s Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy

DBIA has introduced three new ways to complete the Academy’s six leadership-focused courses, giving professionals more control over how and when they learn.

  • Education

Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus: What Federal Policy Changes Mean for Design-Build, AEC Industry

Bonus Episode of Design-Build Delivers Podcast Examines Federal Changes and Impact on Design-Build

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

Planes, Pipes and Packed Rooms: A Week of Design-Build at Full Throttle

Over the course of just five days, nearly 2,700 design-build professionals packed the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, for DBIA’s 2025 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation and Water/Wastewater Conferences.

  • Conferences

2025 Student Competition Showcases Progressive Design-Build in Airport Expansion Challenge

Registration is officially open for the 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition.

  • Conferences
  • Students

Advocating for Design-Build — Without Squeezing the Life Out of It

New Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode looks at what's changing in state/local design-build legislation and how you can get involved

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

Design-Build Delivers Growth Amid Challenges in February 2025 Jobs Report

Despite economic uncertainty, design-build drives construction growth with 19,000 new jobs in February, addressing workforce shortages, costs and technology shifts.

  • Industry

DBIA Young Professionals Earn National Recognition in ENR’s Top 20 Under 40

This year, four DBIA members have been named to Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 20 Under 40. Get to know Alex Belkofer, CM-BIM; Catherine Woodworth, LEED AP, DBIA; Chris Baersten, PE, PMP, ENV-SP; and Ethan Walton, LEED Green Associate, Assoc. DBIA.

  • NextGen
  • People

Time Is Running Out Fast! Don’t Miss DBIA’s 2025 Specialty Conferences

We're just over two weeks out from the Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation and Water/Wastewater Conferences in National Harbor, MD. Are you ready?

  • Conferences

Computational Fluid Dynamics for Design-Builders

Learn how computational fluid dynamics can benefit design-build projects.

  • VDC

State Legislation That Could Change the Design-Build Game in 2025

With key bills under consideration in states like Missouri, Texas and New York, DBIA is actively monitoring and supporting efforts that will expand and protect design-build project delivery.

  • Legislation
  • Resources

DBIA’s 2025 Design-Build Data Sourcebook: $2.6 Trillion* Reasons to Build Smarter

The Design-Build Data Sourcebook has been updated for 2025. Learn what's new and get your copy now.

  • Industry
  • Resources

New Podcast Episode: Unpacking the New FMI Study

FMI’s latest study breaks down design-build’s growth and trends — get the insights on the Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Industry
  • Podcast

January Jobs Report: Slower Growth, Resilient Market and Uncertain Policy Impacts

BLS report shows U.S. labor market started 2025 on a softer note, with employers adding 143,000 jobs in January.

  • Industry

How Design-Build is Shaping the Future of Healthcare Construction (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this two-part series, Deb Sheehan, ACHE, LEED AP, DBIA, and Barbara Wagner, LEED AP, FDBIA, talk about the future of healthcare construction.

  • Industry
  • People

Revisiting DBIA’s 2024 Award-Winning Projects: A Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Episode

In this Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Episode, we shift our focus from process to the projects themselves.

  • Awards
  • Podcast

2025 Project/Team Award Submissions Are Open — And Easier Than Ever

The 2025 DBIA Design-Build Project/Team Awards are now open, with a streamlined application process.

  • Awards

Help Federal Agencies Navigate Shifting Priorities at the 2025 Federal Design-Build Symposium

Federal design-build projects operate in a dynamic environment shaped by shifting policies, priorities and challenges. and the 2025 Federal Design-Build Symposium is seeking presentation proposals to help federal agencies and industry professionals navigate these shifts effectively.

  • Conferences

How Design-Build is Shaping the Future of Healthcare Construction (Part 1)

In this two-part series, DBIA explores how design-build is transforming the healthcare sector with insights from industry leaders Deb Sheehan, ACHE, LEED AP, DBIA, and Barbara Wagner, LEED AP, FDBIA.

  • Industry
  • People

How Virtual Design and Construction Transformed Nashville International Airport

The groundbreaking use of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in this airport renovation redefined what's possible in airport design.

  • VDC

Lisa Washington and Tom Foley Share Bonus Insights on Design-Build Delivers Podcast

Check out this Bonus Content Episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley.

  • Podcast

New FMI Report Highlights Design-Build’s Role in Tackling Industry Challenges and Driving Growth

Report Confirms Design-Build to Account for Over 47% of Construction Spending by 2028

  • Industry

Looking Back, Building Forward: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley

In this first episode of 2025, host Erin Looney kicks off the year with an inspiring conversation featuring DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington, CAE, and Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, Commissioner of NYC’s Department of Design and Construction and DBIA’s new National Board Chair.

  • Podcast

DBIA Welcomes Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, as 2025 Board Chair; Two New Members Join Board of Directors

DBIA welcomes Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, as Chair of the 2025 National Board of Directors.

  • News
  • People

DBIA in the News: Oct. 11 – Dec. 19, 2024

Explore some of DBIA’s news coverage from the fourth quarter, featuring DBIA leadership and 2024 national award winners.

  • Media

The Greatest Countdown Since TRL: The Design-Build Delivers Podcast Top 5 Episodes of 2024

In our last episode of 2024, we count down the Top 5 episodes of the year. But we’re not just replaying what you’ve already heard –– we’re going full DVD bonus features with fresh content and new angles from your favorite episodes.

  • Podcast

How November’s Jobs Report Reflects Construction’s Challenges — and Opportunities

The November jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered reassurance after October’s weather- and strike-affected dip.

  • Industry

A Nationwide Shift as Design-Build Reshapes Public Projects in Key States

In New York, New Jersey and Arkansas, innovative delivery methods are driving faster timelines, lower costs and stronger community outcomes.

  • Legislation

New Two-Part Episode of Design-Build Delivers Podcast Spotlights DBIA Award Winners

The 2024 DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas was so big we had to break the November episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast into two parts.

  • Awards
  • Conferences
  • Podcast

2024 Design-Build VDCLEx: Paperless Builders, AI and Digital Twins –– Oh My!

While November 5 may have been Election Day in the U.S., it didn’t slow the attendance at the second annual VDC Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx). The event continues to grow, attracting […]

  • Conferences
  • VDC

University of Arizona’s DBIA National Design-Build Student Competition Win Highlights Growing Role of Women in AEC 

Cardinal Design-Build, the all-woman student team from the University of Arizona, won the 2024 National Design-Build Student Competition at the Design-Build Conference & Expo.

  • Students

Six Industry Leaders Inducted into DBIA’s College of Fellows

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) proudly welcomes six esteemed professionals into the 2024 Class of the DBIA College of Fellows.

  • Awards
  • Certification
  • Conferences

Dallas Delivers: Highlights from the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo

The 2024 DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo gathered design-build professionals, Owners and industry leaders from across the country in Dallas, Texas, Nov. 6–8, for an energizing experience focused on advancing design-build best practices.

  • Awards
  • Conferences

Design-Build Projects from Across the Nation Win DBIA Annual Project/Team Awards

DBIA recognized nearly 50 project and team awards during a special Awards Dinner last Thursday at the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo.

  • Awards

The True Value of Clash Detection: A Detailed Return on Investment (ROI) Case Study 

Ryan Camer of Haskell talks design-build and VDC for clash detection.

  • VDC

DBIA Board Member Laura Stagner Inducted into the National Academy of Construction

DBIA is excited to announce that DBIA National Board Member Laura F. Stagner, FAIA, PMP, DBIA, has been inducted into this year’s class of National Academy of Construction members.  “It’s […]

  • News
  • People

From Legislation to Landmark Projects: How the New York City DDC is Doing Design-Build Right

Tom Foley, David Varoli and Richard Thomas join the Design-Build Delivers Podcast to talk NYC DDC and design-build state legislation.

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

New Resources Guide Owners in Choosing the Right Owner Advisor for Design-Build Success

DBIA has updated resource The Role of the Owner Advisor in Design-Build and created the Owner Readiness Assessment to guide Owners through using an Owner Advisor

  • Podcast
  • Resources

DBIA in the News –– July 2, 2024 – Oct. 10, 2024

Explore some of DBIA’s news coverage from the third quarter of 2024, featuring resources, awards, staff members and members of the DBIA National Board of Directors.

  • Media

Construction Jobs Propel September’s Unexpected Employment Gains Ahead of the Election

The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, significantly surpassing economists' expectations. Constructions saw an increase of 25,000 jobs.

  • Industry

California Still Leading the Way in Progressive Design-Build Legislation

California continues to set the pace for design-build project delivery with the recent passage of two critical bills.

  • Legislation
  • Regions

Maximizing Collaboration with U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company: Streamlining Design-Build through Common Data Environments

In the latest episode of Design-Build Delivers, we explore the powerful role technology plays in bringing teams together on design-build projects with USCAD and DBIA.

  • Podcast
  • VDC

Meet the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award Winners

DBIA is honored to recognize Rodney Pope, Emily Galliers and James "Tony" Parrott as the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award winners.

  • Awards

DBIA Unveils New Position Statement on Procuring Design-Build Teams

DBIA is excited to announce the release of our updated position statement, Procuring the Design-Build Team. Webinar coming Oct. 30.

  • Resources

Donald G. Warren, FDBIA, Named 2024 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

DBIA is honored to announce Donald G. Warren, FDBIA, as the recipient of the 2024 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Awards
  • People

In Memory of Stella Serras Fiotes, AIA, DBIA

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of former DBIA National Board of Directors member Stella Serras Fiotes, AIA, DBIA, on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

  • News
  • People

Lead the Future of Infrastructure: Call for Presentations at the 2025 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation & Water/Wastewater Conferences

Spring Specialty Conferences call for presentations is now open. Do you have the insights, innovations or strategies to transform what’s possible?

  • Conferences

Design-Build Collaboration: McCarthy’s Field-First Approach to Streamlining Prefab and Coordination

Revizto's Brooke Vezzetti talks about VDC on BJC HealthCare's Barnes-Jewish Hospital Renewal Project.

  • VDC

Construction Industry Remains Strong Amid Slowing Job Market

Despite a cooling overall employment picture, the construction industry showed resilience in August, adding 34,000 jobs for the month.

  • Industry

Elevate Your Expertise at the Premier Design-Build Event of 2024

This November, the Design-Build Conference & Expo isn’t just offering you insight into the future of design-build and the AEC industry –– it’s handing you the blueprint.

  • Conferences

DBIA Honors the 2024 Projects and Teams Transforming the Industry; Merit Award Winners Announced

DBIA proudly announces the 2024 National Design-Build Project/Team Merit Award Winners.

  • Awards

New Podcast Episode: The Human Side of Progressive Design-Build with Geoff Neumayr

In a new episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, industry leader Geoff Neumayr, SE, DBIA, shares insights on how Progressive Design-Build (PDB) is driving meaningful change across the industry.

  • Podcast
  • Resources

Industry Leaders and Innovators Gather at the 2024 DBIA Federal Design-Build Symposium

Nearly 400 Owners and practitioners gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia, for the 2024 DBIA Federal Design-Build Symposium last week.

  • Conferences

Leading the Way: More Insights from Graduates of DBIA’s Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy (Design-Build Delivers Bonus Content June 2024)

In this latest Bonus Content episode, we chat with Mike Werner, managing principal at STOA Architects and another member of the inaugural DBIA Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy class.

  • Education

Igniting Unstoppable Momentum at the 2024 Federal Design-Build Symposium

DBIA is thrilled to welcome Kim Becking, a renowned motivational speaker and best-selling author, as the keynote speaker at the 2024 Federal Design-Build Symposium.

  • Conferences

DBIA Young Professional Ben Nichols Brings Military-Honed Leadership to Harkins Builders

Ben Nichols, a DBIA Young Professional and former Marine, applies military-honed leadership and a passion for design-build to his role as President and CEO of Harkins Builders.

  • Membership
  • NextGen
  • People

New Podcast! Much More Than an Afterthought: Updating the Owner Advisor Primer for Better Design-Build Outcomes

Discover the keys to successfully engaging an Owner Advisor in design-build projects with the latest episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Podcast
  • Resources

State Legislatures Pass Key Design-Build Laws in First Half of 2024

Take a look at the key state legislative achievements from the first half of 2024.

  • Legislation

Maximizing the Value of DBIA’s Design-Build Resources

Maximize your design-build success by leveraging DBIA's extensive resources, including the online Bookstore, programming, advocacy and insights from our conferences, social media and the Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Resources

Common Data Structures Can Aid Design-Builders in Driving Collaboration and Transparency

Conspectus, Inc.'s Steve Gantner discusses leveraging common data structures to revolutionize collaboration and transparency in design-build.

  • VDC

DBIA in the News — Mar. 23 – Jul. 1, 2024

Explore some of DBIA’s news coverage from the second quarter of 2024, featuring resources, awards, staff members and members of the DBIA National Board of Directors.

  • Media
  • People

‘People Want Those Construction Jobs’: 27k Construction Jobs Added in June, Beating 20k Monthly Average

The construction industry added 27,000 jobs in June, a significant increase from the average monthly gain of 20,000 over the past year.

  • Industry
  • News

Nominations Now Open for Prestigious DBIA Awards

Nominations are open for DBIA's most prestigious awards: the Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award and the Design-Build Distinguished Leadership Awards.

  • Awards
  • Conferences

New Podcast Episode! Insights from DBIA’s First Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy Graduate

In a recent Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode, we introduce Rene Divelbiss, Assoc. DBIA, from Korsmo Construction, the first graduate of DBIA’s Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy.

  • Education
  • Podcast

DBIA Updates Key Best Practices for Water/Wastewater Sector Excellence

DBIA is excited to announce the release of our new Water/Wastewater Best Practices document.

  • Resources

What Do Design-Build, Baseball and Robot Jokes Have in Common? Listen to the Newest Podcast Bonus Content to Find Out

Check out the newest Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content, where we revisit augmented reality (AR) with Argyle CEO Maret Thatcher and DBIA’s Brian Skripac.

  • Podcast
  • VDC

Welcome to the New DBIA Website: Designed with You in Mind!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new DBIA website! This upgrade comes with a modern look, enhanced functionality and user-friendly features.

  • News
  • Resources

10 Reasons to Join DBIA at the 2024 Federal Symposium

Register for the Federal Symposium to join key players from federal agencies, public agencies utilizing federal funding and leaders from the AEC industry from August 21 – 22, 2024, in Reston, VA.

  • Conferences

New York City’s Commitment to Design-Build: A Conversation with Tom Foley

DBIA caught up with New York City’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Tom Foley to talk about the extensive design-build in the city.

  • People

Who Will Join the 2%?: Nominate a Design-Build Leader for DBIA’s College of Fellows 2024 Class

Nominations are open for DBIA’s 2024 College of Fellows class. Only 2% of Designated Design-Build Professionals® are elevated to the status of Fellow.

  • Certification

Emerging Technologies: How AI, VR, AR and Cobots Are Transforming Design-Build

Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Collaborative Robotics (cobots) are revolutionizing the industry, particularly in design-build projects.

  • VDC

Illinois General Assembly Passes Progressive Design-Build Legislation

Late last week, the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 5511, the Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Pilot Program Act, marking a key moment of progress for the state’s construction industry.

  • Legislation

From Sci-Fi to Site Plans: New Podcast Episode Explores How AR Is Changing Design-Build

This month’s episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, sponsored by USCAD, delves into the use of augmented reality on job sites with Argyle CEO Maret Thatcher and DBIA’s Director of VDC Brian Skripac.

  • Podcast
  • VDC

DBIA Releases Updated Transportation and Aviation Design-Build Best Practices Primer

DBIA announces the release of our updated Transportation and Aviation Design-Build Best Practices Primer, which follows last year’s refresh of the Universal Best Practices.

  • Resources

Hey, Students: Need Something to Do This Summer? Get Ready for the National Design-Build Competition

The DBIA National Design-Build Student Competition is your chance to create a project as a team, present it to industry leaders and earn national recognition.

  • Conferences
  • Students

Two New Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Episodes from Blueprints to Inclusion

Check out the second and third Bonus Content podcast episodes complementing the longer April episode, “Blueprints to Inclusion: Championing Women in Design-Build and Beyond."

  • Podcast

Is Your Project DBIA’s 2024 Project of the Year Winner?

The Friday, May 31 deadline to submit to the 2024 competition is fast approaching so don’t delay!

  • Awards

DBIA Applauds Inclusion of Progressive Design-Build Pilot Program in FAA Reauthorization Act

DBIA commends the U.S. Congress for passing the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, which includes a pilot program for Progressive Design-Build (PDB).

  • Legislation
  • News

Show Me Your C-Suite: Why Women’s Programs and Diversity Initiatives Still Matter (April Podcast Bonus Content)

Check out the first of three Bonus Content episodes from the April Design-Build Delivers Podcast, complementing the longer April episode, “Blueprints to Inclusion: Championing Women’s Design, Build and Beyond.” 

  • Industry
  • Podcast

Registration Now Open for DBIA’s Federal Design-Build Symposium

Registration is now open for DBIA’s Federal Design-Build Symposium, taking place on Aug. 21 – 22 at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, Virginia.

  • Conferences

Transforming Our Water Future at AWWA’s ACE24: June 10-13, 2024

Register now for the Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE) of the American Water Works Association, June 10–13, 2024, Anaheim, Calif.

  • Conferences
  • Industry

DBIA Receives Two Stevie® Awards in 2024 American Business Awards®

For the second year in a row, DBIA received multiple Stevie® Awards in the American Business Awards® (ABA).

  • Achievements
  • News

New Design-Build Delivers Podcast Episode Out Now! Listen to Blueprints to Inclusion: Championing Women in Design-Build and Beyond

Listen to Anna Pridmore, LaDrena Dansby and Barbara Wagner on the impact and future of women in the AEC industry and how design-build is well-situated to support and elevate women.

  • Industry
  • Podcast

Design-Build Takes Flight at Transportation/Aviation Conference in Cincinnati

DBIA’s 2024 Specialty Conferences closed out Friday at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, with more than 1,200 attendees at the Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference.

  • Conferences

A Record-Breaker in Cincinnati: DBIA Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference Draws Record Number of Attendees

Over the past three days, DBIA has been in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference. This year’s event was an attendance record-breaker, with nearly 1,400 AEC professionals from throughout the industry and across the United States coming together at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

  • Conferences

Mississippi Legislature Passes Historic Design-Build Legislation

Last week, the Mississippi legislature passed historic design-build transportation legislation dramatically expanding the Mississippi Transportation Commission’s design-build and alternative delivery authority.

  • Legislation

Are You Ready for DBIA Project/Team Awards Season? Prove It with Awards Trivia

Play DBIA Awards Trivia for a chance to be featured on DBIA’s social media. All the information you need to submit your projects for the 2024 DBIA awards cycle can be found in our submission guidelines and FAQs. Submit projects for consideration by the Friday, May 31 deadline.

  • Awards

March Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Features More on State Legislation

In this bonus content, we delve into the recent legislative landscape in Virginia, a topic also touched upon in the March episode.

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

Big Month for Construction Job Growth; Overall Labor Market Outpaced Projections

The construction industry added 39,000 jobs in March, contributing to a total of 303,000 new jobs in the United States, per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Industry

AEC Professionals Gain Foundational Skills in Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy

Nine AEC professionals began their Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy journey March 28 by attending the full-day, in-person Leadership: Building a Strong Foundation workshop in Orlando, Florida.

  • Education

From Competitive Edge to Industry Standard: How BIM Benefits Design-Build and Bridges Labor Gap

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has transitioned from being a cutting-edge tool granting early adopters a significant competitive advantage to an absolute necessity within the AEC Industry.

  • VDC

Fighting for Design-Build Authorization in Your State? DBIA Has Your Back with Resources and Lessons Learned

In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, East Coast Region Vice President of Operations for Lydig Construction Vince Campanella and Vanir Construction’s Vice President and Director of Design-Build Program and Services Mike Meredith talk about those advocacy resources.

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

DBIA in the News — Jan. 1 – Mar. 22, 2024

Explore some of DBIA’s news coverage from the first quarter of 2024, featuring resources, awards, staff members and members of the DBIA National Board of Directors.

  • Media

Whether Your First Rodeo or Fifth, Submit a Presentation for the Annual Conference in Dallas

Join us at the DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas, this November. We're seeking your Texas-sized design-build ideas to feature in our conference programming.

  • Conferences

DBIA CEO/ED Lisa Washington Talks PDB in Latest Issue of American DBE

DBIA CEO/ED Lisa Washington recently spoke with American DBE about the momentum of progressive design-build (PDB) in highway construction.

  • Media
  • People

New Bonus Content Available from February Episode of Design-Build Delivers Podcast

In this Bonus Content minisode, we talked about the controversy over bridging versus performance-based requirements, the Spearin doctrine and why DBIA released the position statement.

  • Podcast
  • Resources

DBIA Secures Amendments to Virginia Bills to Preserve Design-Build

Significant amendments were incorporated into Virginia Senate Bill 18 (SB 18) and Virginia House Bill 1108 (HB 1108).

  • Legislation

March Jobs Report Shows Consistent, Robust Construction Job Growth

The March 2024 jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates continued positive trends in the construction industry, with employment in the industry remaining consistent and robust.

  • Industry

Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference General Session Spotlight: Behind the Scenes of an Award-Winning Project

Join us at the Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference, April 17-19, in Cincinnati, Ohio, for a conversation with the team behind the renovation of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) DC Headquarters.

  • Awards
  • Conferences

Unlock Your Design-Build Potential with DBIA’s Education Offerings

DBIA's comprehensive education offerings are designed to cater to individuals and teams, providing them with the tools they need to succeed. With both virtual and in-person options, earning continuing education hours has never been easier.

  • Education

New DBIA Resources Available to Help States Advocate for Design-Build

DBIA has created a Guide for Enactment of Design-Build Legislation and accompanying Model Legislation Addendum as well as released its 2023 Design-Build State Statute Report (SSR).

  • Legislation
  • Resources

A Bridge Too Far?: Latest Design-Build Delivers Podcast Tackles New Position Statement on Bridging Documents

Bill Kent and Shailendra Patel talk about bridging documents on Design-Build Delivers Podcast.

  • Podcast
  • Resources

Do You Have the Design-Build Done Right® Stuff? DBIA’s Design-Build Project/Team Awards Competition Open

The 2024 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards competition is open and ready to accept your team’s application.

  • Awards

DBIA Members Named in Engineering News-Record’s National Top 20 Under 40 List

Two DBIA YP members made the Engineering News-Record (ENR) National Top 20 Under 40 list.

  • Media
  • People

Preview the General Sessions Coming in April to DBIA’s Specialty Conferences in Cincinnati

The Water/Wastewater and Transportation/Aviation conferences will visit Cincinnati from April 15–19.

  • Conferences

DBIA Doubles Down on Importance of Design Community with Updated Position Statement

DBIA has released an updated Design Excellence Position Statement.

  • Resources

Enjoy More Conversations with Industry Experts with new Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content

Listen to Bonus Content Episodes from the January Design-Build Delivers Podcast on CA legislation.

  • Legislation
  • Podcast
  • Regions

DBIA Members Support Biden-Harris Administration Zero-Emissions Buildings Definition

DBIA member firms sign on to letter endorsing Biden-Harris zero-emissions buildings definition.

  • Legislation
  • Membership

In Memory of David Burton, FDBIA

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David D. Burton, FDBIA, a passionate advocate for design-build and a dedicated member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA).

  • People

New Design-Build Delivers Podcast: Tackling State Design-Build Legislation

New episode of Design-Build Delivers Podcast highlights CA PDB Bill.

  • Legislation
  • Podcast
  • Regions

Lead the Conversation at the 2024 Federal Design-Build Symposium

DBIA is seeking presentation proposals for our 2024 Federal Design-Build Symposium taking place Aug. 21-22, in Reston, VA.

  • Conferences

It’s All About the Data: Finding the Right Common Data Environment to Empower Digital Project Delivery

Projects are more fragmented, transient and bespoke than ever before. Digital project delivery is the key to mitigating these risks.

  • VDC

DBIA Releases Position Statement on Critical Importance of Performance-Based Requirements for Successful Design-Build Outcomes

DBIA has unveiled a new position statement emphasizing the critical importance of maximizing the use of performance-based requirements to successfully deliver design-build outcomes.

  • Resources

December Jobs Report Highlights Growth in Construction Employment, Wages, Job Market Resilience

The December jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed an increase in overall employment, with construction as one of the more significant growth industries.

  • Industry

2023 Recap: DBIA Advocacy and Highlights in Federal Design-Build Legislation

Check out the highlights of a busy 2023 for design-build state legislation.

  • Legislation

BIMForum Seeking Public Comment on 2023 Level of Development (LOD) Specification

DBIA is excited to continue to be a Collaborating Organization on the 10th Anniversary Edition of the BIMForum 2023 Level of Development (LOD) Specification, now open for public comment until Jan. 15, 2024.

  • VDC

DBIA Welcomes Diana Lee Tucker as Chief Operating Officer

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) proudly welcomes Diana Lee Tucker, CAE, as its new Chief Operating Officer.

  • News
  • People

DBIA Testifies before NY State Assembly in Favor of Progressive Design-Build Authority

On Dec. 14, DBIA Director of State/Local Legislative Affairs Richard Thomas testified on behalf of the DBIA Liberty Region before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Cities and […]

  • Legislation

Navigating State Design-Build Legislation: Highlights from 2023 and A Look Toward 2024

By: Richard Thomas, Director, State/Local Legislative Affairs In legislative terms, 2023 emerged as a highly successful year for design-build, marked by a significant expansion of its authority, unprecedented funding for […]

  • Legislation

That’s a Wrap on 2023: Lisa Washington and Dana Pomeroy Look Ahead to 2024 on Design-Build Delivers Podcast

    That’s a Wrap on 2023: Lisa Washington and Dana Pomeroy Look Ahead to 2024 on Design-Build Delivers Podcast December 2023 Join DBIA’s CEO Lisa Washington, and National Board […]

  • Industry
  • Podcast

New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Resources Now Available

As part of ongoing efforts to reaffirm diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as fundamental to excellence and innovation in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, DBIA has released two […]

  • Resources

Design-Build Conference & Expo Recordings Now Available For Purchase

Last month, DBIA hosted the largest design-build event of the year in National Harbor, MD, bringing nearly 2,300 professionals together for DBIA’s Design-Build Conference & Expo to share a wide […]

  • Conferences

DBIA’s New Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy Launches in Early 2024

If you joined us at the Federal Design-Build Symposium in August or the Design-Build Conference & Expo in November, you may have caught a sneak peek of DBIA’s new Collaborative […]

  • Education

R&D Tax Credits Can Add Value to VDC Efforts on Design-Build Projects

By: Ted Mort, Chief Operating Officer, Cadnetics You’ve read the DBIA VDC Primer and Position Statement and subscribed to the “people first approach” to Virtual Design & Construction. Now, your […]

  • VDC

A Word with DBIA-WPR’s Brandon Dekker About CA SB 706, Expanding PDB

On Oct. 8, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 706, expanding the authority for the state Director of General Services to use Progressive Design-Build procurement in capital projects. The […]

  • Legislation
  • People
  • Regions

DBIA’s Updated Sourcebook Consolidates Key Metrics and Future Trends

Reflecting the continuing evolution of design-build, the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) recently updated its Design-Build Data Sourcebook, a comprehensive guide highlighting key metrics that demonstrate the benefits of design-build […]

  • Industry
  • Resources

Supersized Design-Build Delivers Podcast Episode Celebrating DBIA Award Winners is Out Now

    Celebrating DBIA’s 2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo Winning Teams, Projects and People November 2023 In this supersized episode of the Design-Build Delivers podcast, DBIA celebrates the winners from […]

  • Awards
  • Podcast
  • Students

Can You Guess Where the DBIA Specialty Conferences Are Headed in 2024?

This U.S. city is the first to build and own a major railroad.  In 1902, this city became home to the first concrete skyscraper in the United States. The first […]

  • Conferences

Construction Dive Highlights Range of Topics at Design-Build Conference & Expo

Nearly 2,300 attendees from across the country gathered at DBIA’s Design-Build Conference & Expo in National Harbor, MD. Each fall, this event brings the design-build community together in one place […]

  • Conferences
  • Media

VDCLEx at the 2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo Draws Both VDC and Non-VDC Professionals Alike

By: Brian Skripac, DBIA Director of Virtual Design and Construction Building on the success of the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) track at the 2022 DBIA Design-Build Conference and Expo, […]

  • Conferences
  • VDC

University of Florida Team Cypress Construction Wins 2023 National Design-Build Student Competition

  Each year, teams from universities and colleges around the country vie for design-build bragging rights in DBIA’s National Design-Build Student Competition. This year, those bragging rights go to the […]

  • Conferences
  • Students

DBIA Closes Out 2023 Award Season at the Design-Build Conference & Expo Awards Ceremony

DBIA recognized nearly 50 project and team awards during a special Awards Ceremony last Thursday at the 2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo. In addition to celebrating Merit Award winners from […]

  • Awards
  • Conferences

Three New Fellows Join DBIA’s College of Fellows

The Design-Build Institute of America has elevated three Designated Design-Build Professionals to the status of DBIA Fellow. James Avitabile, PE, FDBIA; Rebecca Blankenship, FDBIA; and Barbara Wagner, LEED AP, FDBIA, […]

  • Certification
  • People

Federal Sector Best Practices Update Is Now Available

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has updated its Design-Build Done Right® Federal Sector Best Practices, offering a comprehensive guide for teams navigating the intricacies of federal project delivery. For […]

  • Legislation
  • Resources

Another Look At Transportation Infrastructure Projects and Funding

  In the last transportation infrastructure post, we looked at several states that had recently made announcements for funding or plans for acquiring funding. This post explores a handful of […]

  • Industry

DBIA ED/CEO Lisa Washington Inducted Into National Academy of Construction

By: Kara Brown, DBIA Digital Communications Specialist The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is proud to announce that Executive Director and CEO Lisa Washington, CAE, has been inducted as a […]

  • Achievements
  • People

New Project Delivery Primer Guides Owners Toward the Right Method for Their Projects

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has released its Project Delivery Primer, focusing on ensuring Owners have the appropriate information to make the vital early step of choosing the right […]

  • Resources

Building Beautifully: New Design-Build Delivers Podcast Episode Tackles Sustainable Building

    Building Beautifully: Weaving Sustainability Into the Built Environment October 2023 Climate change and sustainability touch every corner of the news cycle and every corner of our lives –– […]

  • Podcast

Collaboration. Still Undefeated: How a Design-Build Team Saved a Hospital Project with Better Decision-Making Tools

Contributor: Jeff Sample, Industry Evangelist, Join Modern construction is built on collaboration. Bringing together contractors, Owners and design teams facilitates better decision-making throughout the project journey. In one at-risk hospital […]

  • VDC

Still Not Sure About the Design-Build Conference & Expo? Let Some DBIA Members Convince You

DBIA’s largest event of the year –– the Design-Build Conference & Expo –– is just a couple weeks away. From November 1 through 3, industry peers, experts and leaders will come together […]

  • Conferences

Looking at Transportation Infrastructure Projects and Funding: Several States Announce New Efforts

Over the last few weeks, several states have announced funding or plans for acquiring funding for transportation infrastructure projects, including California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska and Oklahoma. These […]

  • Industry

Meet the 2023 Winners of the DBIA Distinguished Leadership Awards

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is proud to announce Linnell Stanhope; Kathy Tuznik, Assoc. DBIA; and Nick Ulliman, PE, MBA, DBIA, as the 2023 Distinguished Leadership Award winners. Winners […]

  • Awards
  • People

Converting Unused Office Space to Affordable Housing: Challenges and Opportunities

As the dynamics of work and living spaces evolve in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous U.S. cities are exploring innovative solutions to repurpose vacant office spaces. This shift […]

  • Industry

DBIA-WPR Sponsors Progressive Design-Build Legislation, Broadening Legislative Authority for California Agencies

On Sept. 1, the California State Senate voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 706 (SB 706), which expands authority for the use of progressive design-build (PDB) by state and […]

  • Legislation
  • Regions

The Construction Industry Has Hundreds of Open Positions — Why Can’t They Hire Enough Workers?

The construction industry saw the number of job openings grow in August, but the industry is focused on how to fill the positions that already exist. Companies are instating better […]

  • Industry

Elevating the Design in Design-Build: Toward an Updated Design Excellence Position Statement

  Elevating the Design in Design-Build: Toward an Updated Design Excellence Position Statement September 2023 In this month’s Design-Build Delivers podcast, we spoke with members of the Design Professionals’ Advisory […]

  • Podcast
  • Resources

DBIA in the News — July 1, 2023 through Sept. 15, 2023

Big things came out of DBIA this summer! See where our good news landed. William G. “Bill” Hasbrook Named 2023 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award Winner     Click any logo […]

  • Media

Can Design-Build Teams Build Trust Around Utility Risk Mitigation?

Contributor: David Horesh, Director of Marketing, 4M Analytics Trust is foundational for design-build teams.  Because of the emphasis on mutual confidence and communication, the design-build approach is better suited than […]

  • VDC

Jumoke Akin-Taylor Talks to DBIA About Attending an HBCU, Finding Her Voice and Empowering the Future of Design-Build

Jumoke Akin-Taylor’s story begins with a twist of fate. Initially, she planned to attend Howard University’s School of Pharmacy. Classes didn’t start until September, and she had already completed her […]

  • People

Construction Among Industries with Highest Job Growth for August

Construction job growth in August ranked fourth among employment sectors adding 22,000 jobs to the month’s total of 187,000 non-farm jobs. Only health care (with a whopping increase of 71,000), […]

  • Industry

To BIM or Not to BIM: New Design-Build Delivers Podcast Explores BIM Standard, Meaningful VDC Usage

  To BIM or Not to BIM: New Design-Build Delivers Podcast Explores BIM Standard, Meaningful VDC Usage August 2023 Technology seemingly develops right before our eyes. Smarter, faster and more […]

  • Podcast
  • VDC

2023 Federal Design-Build Symposium Breaks Attendance Records

  More than 400 attendees, including Owners and industry practitioners, came together in-person at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA, for the 2023 Federal Design-Build Symposium, setting a record […]

  • Conferences

Knowledge: Design-Build’s Next Digital Frontier

Leveraging your organization’s knowledge can give you a highly competitive edge Contributor: Kyle Hudson, P.E.; Vice President, Operations; VIATechnik LLC Think about your most experienced, valuable and productive project team […]

  • VDC

Design-Build Conference & Expo Engages Partner Organizations and Subject Matter Experts Across Industry

The DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo brings together several corners of the industry to discuss design-build from a multitude of perspectives. DBIA welcomes partner organizations, subject matter experts and even […]

  • Conferences

DBIA Announces 2023 Design-Build Project/Team Merit Award Winners

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is pleased to announce the 2023 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Winners. Sixty-two projects from across the U.S. were submitted for consideration across 10 categories, […]

  • Awards

Following Your Curiosity, Lessons from Distance Running and the Impact of Getting DBIA Certified as a Young Professional: An Interview with Mortenson’s Laura Wake-Ramos

Continuing our series profiling DBIA professionals, DBIA Digital Communications Specialist Kara Brown talked to Laura Wake-Ramos, AIA, NCARB, EDAC, DBIA, of Mortenson about her career and the impact design-build has had on her work […]

  • NextGen
  • People

Unpacking BIM: Sharing Stigmas with Designers and Builders

Brian Skripac, DBIA Director, Virtual Design & Construction With all the value of a building information model (BIM) in the built environment, why is model sharing still so hotly debated […]

  • VDC

It’s That Time Already: Spring Conference Calls for Proposals are Open

It’s no accident that design-build is on track to account for nearly half of construction spending by 2026. It’s also no accident that water/wastewater and transportation projects represent some of […]

  • Conferences

The FHWA Grant Program: A Catalyst for Digital Transformation in Design-Build

Contributor: Alicia Lopez, PE, PEng, DBIA; Vice President, Design Management & Innovation; Flatiron Construction In a landmark move toward embracing the digital age, the Biden-Harris administration has initiated the first […]

  • Legislation
  • VDC

What Makes a Winning Design-Build Project? Judges Reflect on This Year’s Competition

By: Kara Brown, DBIA Digital Communications Specialist Every year, industry professionals from around the country gather to review some of the best examples of Design-Build Done Right® in projects submitted […]

  • Awards

Seven Reasons to Join Us for the Design-Build Conference & Expo

The 2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo will be at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Nov. 1–3, and you should make plans to be there, […]

  • Conferences

Why Do Owners Need Building Information Models (BIM)?

  Contributor: Ciaran Doyle, Regional Lead (North America) ‑ Digital Engineering, DBM Vircon Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Many examples exist in which a potentially useful tool, […]

  • VDC

New Design-Build Delivers Podcast Episode Tackles Humanity in Design-Build with Kabri Lehrman-Schmid

  Leading with Humanity: Building a Design-Build Team with Inclusion and Support in Mind July 2023 The Department of Labor reported that in June, 23,000 new construction jobs were added, […]

  • Industry
  • Podcast

Construction Labor Market Still Strong, Withstands Fed Rate Hikes

Despite expectations that Federal Reserve interest rate hikes would negatively impact the construction labor market, the June U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicates the industry is still strong with more jobs, […]

  • Industry

DBIA’s Federal Design-Build Symposium Can Help Deliver on U.S. Infrastructure Investments

Last month, the White House introduced Invest.gov, documenting nearly 32,000 projects and $470 billion worth of investments toward strengthening U.S. infrastructure and developing future-ready energy, technology and connectivity. The site’s […]

  • Conferences

Owner Spotlight: The LaGuardia Airport New Terminal B Redevelopment Program

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey delivered the largest design-build project in New York and the largest design-build in American aviation history. By: Laurie Balbo, Program Director, […]

  • Industry
  • People

DBIA in the News — April – June 2023

Take a look at some of the recent news stories featuring DBIA and our leadership. FMI Consulting Report Projects Continued Design-Build Growth Despite Industry Challenges April 13, 2023/Associated Press   […]

  • Media

Myth Busting: Design-Build Myths and Facts

Recent market research forecasts that design-build will continue to experience growth over the next three years — accounting for nearly half of all construction spending by 2026 — even with recent industry […]

  • Industry

Design-Build Distinguished Leadership Awards Nominations Open

Design-build could never have shifted from an alternative approach to the mainstream delivery method it is today without industry leaders dedicated to advancing Design-Build Done Right® and promoting it as […]

  • Awards

Taking a Closer Look: Progressive Design-Build and Best Value Design-Build

The industry’s latest performance research predicts that design-build will deliver nearly half of all non-residential design and construction in the United States by 2026. Because design-build isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, […]

  • Industry

New Episode of Design-Build Delivers Podcast: Diving into the Details of the FMI 2023 Market Report

  Design-Build Delivers Podcast: Diving Into the Details of the FMI 2023 Market Report June 2023 In March, FMI Consulting forecast design-build projects will account for nearly half (47%) of […]

  • Podcast
  • Resources

The Final Issue of Integration Quarterly Is Here!

We may be sunsetting IQ Magazine, but we wouldn’t do that without giving you a final issue for the ages. This issue is all about the flexibility of design-build, and […]

  • News

An Anniversary Conversation with DBIA’s Deb Sheehan and Don Warren

We are at the halfway point of DBIA’s 30th anniversary celebration, and we hope you’ve enjoyed looking back on where we started as well as forward to where we’ll go […]

  • News
  • People

New Built Environment Workforce Report: 63% Say It’s Important to Increase Diversity, NIBS survey results

National Institute of Building Sciences releases survey results and deep dive into diversity, equity, and inclusion The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has released its 2023 Built Environment Workforce […]

  • Resources

DBIA Releases New Virtual Design & Construction Primer and Position Statement

With technological advancements like Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, drones and robotics impacting not only our day-to-day lives but the entire AEC industry, focusing on innovation and digital transformation is more […]

  • Resources

Say Goodbye to Integration Quarterly and Hello to More Timely Information

As busy professionals, creators and innovators, we know your time is valuable, so DBIA’s goal has always been to meet you where you are with the latest and most useful […]

  • News

DBIA’s National Design-Build Student Competition Challenges Future Design-Builders

Every year, college students from around the country participate in DBIA’s National Design-Build Student Competition.

  • Awards
  • Conferences
  • Students

From a Renaissance Architect to Today’s Design-Build Innovators: How the Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award Honors the History and Future of Design-Build

You may know the names of those who've won DBIA's highest honor, but how well do you know Filippo Brunelleschi or why the award bears his name?

  • Awards

Design-Build Delivers Podcast: Spotlighting the Updates to DBIA’s Universal Best Practices

  Design-Build Delivers Podcast: Spotlighting the Updates to DBIA’s Universal Best Practices May 2023 Since the initial release of DBIA’s Design-Build Done Right® Universal Best Practices in 2014, both design-build […]

  • Podcast
  • Resources

Updated Design-Build Done Right® Universal Best Practices Available Now

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has released highly anticipated updates to its Design-Build Done Right® Universal Best Practices, first released in 2014.

  • Resources

Brano Design Owner Betty Brano on Using Industry Match, Advice for Young Professionals and Being an MWDBE in the AEC Industry

Because finding the right design-build team members is vital to the success of projects, DBIA created Industry Match, the nation’s only online tool designed to help Owners and practitioners find […]

  • Membership
  • People

Innovation, Technology Driving Better Collaboration Between Field And Office

Contributor: Thai Nguyen, Director of Innovation, Hensel Phelps The construction industry has made impressive strides in digital transformation. However, it still faces challenges in fully harnessing the potential of Artificial […]

  • VDC

Do You Know a Design-Build Leader? Nominate Them for the 2023 Class of DBIA Fellows

Nominations opened this week for the 2023 Class of DBIA Fellows. Chosen by a jury of their peers, only 2% of Designated Design-Build Professionals are elevated to the status of […]

  • Membership
  • People

DBIA Video Productions Win Two Stevie® Awards at American Business Awards® Showcase

We are pleased to announce that two of DBIA‘s video productions won Stevie® Awards at the 21st American Business Awards® showcase. Out of the 3,700 organizations that submitted applications, DBIA […]

  • Achievements
  • News

Join DBIA for the Nation’s Only Federal Design-Build Event

Each year design-build Owners and industry interested in federal sector projects (including those funded with federal dollars nationwide) come together in August for the Federal Design-Build Symposium. Registration is now […]

  • Conferences

Get the Updated DBIA Owner Advisors Contract

As the use of design-build grows and evolves, so has the skillset needed to be a successful Design-Build Done Right® Owner Advisor. As a result, DBIA’s Standard Form Of Contract […]

  • Resources

Design-Build Certification: What it Means and Where it’s Heading

  Design-Build Certification: What it Means and Where it’s Heading April 2023 As the use of design-build continues to grow, Owners are looking for design-build certified teams to deliver their […]

  • Certification
  • Podcast

What Makes a DBIA Award-Winning Design-Build Project?

That answer can be as diverse as the projects themselves, but DBIA National award-winners share a few common elements, including a commitment to collaboration and project excellence. From the Aviation […]

  • Awards

New Design-Build Research Shows Continued Growth + Opportunities to Mitigate Market Challenges

Design-build market research by FMI Consulting forecasts continued design-build growth over the next three years, despite recent industry challenges and market volatility. Analysts project design-build will account for 47% of […]

  • Resources

Everything Design-Build Teams in the Water/Wastewater and Transportation/Aviation Sectors Need is Now Available on Demand

  Even if you suffered FOMO (fear of missing out) during last month’s DBIA sector-specific conferences in Seattle, have no fear. DBIA’s got you covered. For those who couldn’t attend […]

  • Conferences

Getting Down and Dirty with BIM for Design-Build Projects

We have all heard it before. How great BIM is. How it is revolutionizing our industry. How it is changing virtually everything. However, maybe you haven’t drunk the Kool-Aid just […]

  • VDC

DBIA’s Design-Build Student Competition is Underway

  Each year university students nationwide compete in DBIA’s Design-Build Student Competition. to be named the best design-build student team in America. DBIA is proud to offer these future leaders […]

  • Students

Are You a Design-Build VDC Leader? DBIA Wants You!

DBIA’s Design-Build VDC Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx) offers an incredible opportunity for design-build virtual design and construction leaders taking innovation to new heights to come together, network and learn. We’re excited […]

  • Conferences
  • VDC

California Congressional Members Want Expedited Recovery for Flood-Ravaged Communities

Members of California’s Congressional delegation have called on the Army Corps of Engineers to accelerate construction to repair the Pajaro River levee and provide emergency response for the towns of […]

  • Legislation

Lessons Learned from a Design-Build Project of the Year Team

As the May deadline for DBIA’s 2023 National Design-Build Project/Teams Awards competition approaches, we thought it might be helpful for design-build teams to get an inside look at what makes […]

  • Awards

How to Make Your DEI Initiatives Work

Designing and building a more diverse AEC industry is more than a lofty social goal. It’s vital for the AEC industry’s future. As our industry continues to face worker shortages […]

  • Industry

An Inside Look: How DBIA’s Design-Build Award Winners Continue to Redefine Project Excellence

  An Inside Look: How DBIA’s Design-Build Award Winners Continue to Redefine Project Excellence March 2023 So, you’ve done the hard work as a team and delivered a design-build project […]

  • Awards

Water-Sector Projects: Gain Insight and Connections at ACE23 in Toronto, Canada

  Design-build projects are about much more than engineering and construction excellence. In particular, water system projects offer opportunities to make a lasting positive impact on the health and resilience […]

  • Industry

Maximizing VDC Delivers Design-Build Success at UC San Diego

The University of California’s  Nuevo West Graduate Student Housing project, a $151 million, 442,000 SF, 884-unit community, was designed to be a vibrant portal for graduate students and families of patients […]

  • VDC

Get Your NEW DBIA Gear

You asked, and we delivered! DBIA is excited to roll out our first collection of DBIA-branded wearables and other goodies. Our 30th Anniversary seemed like the perfect time to design […]

  • News

Teaming Agreements Are Key to Design-Build Success

“Effective Teaming Agreements are a foundation of design-build success,” says Rachel John, Esq., Assoc. DBIA, Senior Associate at Zetlin and De Chiara, LLP, a New York City-based law firm specializing […]

  • Industry
  • Resources

Industry Leaders Celebrate 30 Years of Design-Build Excellence

In 1993, design-build was considered a radical approach to project delivery. That year, the Design-Build Institute of America was created by a small group of industry visionaries who believed there […]

  • News

DBIA’s 2023 Design-Build Project/Teams Awards Competition Begins

DBIA’s Design-Build Project/Team Awards winners set themselves apart in the industry as the nation’s best design-builders. Their projects are diverse, but they share one common element – excellence. Now’s the […]

  • Awards

What Makes a Great Design-Build Leader?

That answer can be as unique as those chosen to guide your team. However, one thing is certain: leadership matters more than ever in the design-build process. As projects become […]

  • Education

The Future of Design: How AI & Generative Design are Revolutionizing Wastewater Design-Build Projects

After twelve months of collaborating with your consulting engineer, you’ve finished your utility’s wastewater treatment master plan. Relief. Then, right as it’s behind you, your town is chosen as one […]

  • VDC

$1B Infrastructure Funds Awarded to Airports Nationwide

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced nearly $1 billion in infrastructure funding to 99 airports in virtually every state in the nation. According to the FAA announcement today, the […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

DBIA’s VDC Leadership Exchange Brings Together the Nation’s Leading Design-Build VDC Leaders

DBIA’s newly created VDC Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx) is positioned to help define what VDC Done Right looks like for design-build teams in all sectors and project types. This diverse group of […]

  • Conferences
  • VDC

The Flexibility of Design-Build: Best-Value, PDB and Everything in Between

Design-build use, including two-phase best-value and progressive design-build (PDB), has expanded across all sectors (transportation, water/wastewater, commercial development, etc.), and is projected to be nearly half of all design and […]

  • Industry
  • Resources

DBIA’s Design-Build Webinars are Targeted at What Teams Need

  DBIA is excited to bring you the next installment of our Design-Build Delivers Webinars, a new monthly series covering various timely and targeted industry topics exclusively focused on Design-Build. Known […]

  • Education

The Evolution of Design-Build 1993-2023

  Celebrating DBIA’s 30th Anniversary In 1993, design-build was considered a radical approach to project delivery. That year, the Design-Build Institute of America was created by a small group of […]

  • Industry
  • News

9 DOT Mega Projects Win Federal Funding

Nine infrastructure mega projects will receive $1.2 billion from the Department of Transportation as part of the new National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) Discretionary Grant Program (MPDG). The Mega grant […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Why the Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference is a Must-Attend Event for Design-Build Teams

It’s a historic time for design-build teams delivering water/wastewater infrastructure nationwide. That’s why this year’s Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference will be the “go-to” event for the design-build industry and Owners.  […]

  • Conferences

See New OMB Guidance on Buy American Provisions

The White House has released new proposals designed to boost current “Buy American” provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). President Biden announced the new guidance in this […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

New Design-Build Project Delivery + Design Management Tools Coming in 2023

  Charles Pankow Foundation Project to Fuel Design Excellence in Design-Build February 2023 As a long-time supporter of the Charles Pankow Foundation, DBIA is excited to share the news about […]

  • Podcast
  • Resources

Here’s an Insider’s Look at Next Month’s Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference

The Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference is the perfect event at the perfect time for design-build teams working to deliver historic infrastructure investment projects nationwide. Whether you’re new to design-build or […]

  • Conferences

DBIA’s Projects Database Hits 500 Milestone

  Nowhere else can you find such a detailed and diverse collection of design-build project descriptions than in DBIA’s Design-Build Projects Database. We’re excited to report that we’ve hit the […]

  • News

DBIA Webinar Previews New Design-Build Tools

February 8th Webinar: Selecting a Project Delivery Method: New Digital Tool to Guide Owners Design-build is all about collaboration, and of course, DBIA is, too. That’s why we’re excited to […]

  • Education
  • Resources

VDC Leaders: The “Swiss Army Knife” of Successful Design-Build Project Delivery

I’ve always been intrigued by Tom Kelley, a partner at the renowned design firm IDEO and best-selling author. In his book, “The Ten Faces of Innovation,” Kelley recognizes that innovation […]

  • VDC

Design-Build Delivers Recovery in Times of Crisis

As devastating flooding hit communities throughout California this month and Florida continues to rebuild following last fall’s Hurricane Ian, we’re reminded of the important role America’s design-build teams play in […]

  • Industry

Here’s an Easy Way to Get the Latest on Design-Build

Listen to America’s Leading Design-Build Pros in DBIA Conference Recordings Ok, we know how it goes. You were too busy to attend our annual conference in Las Vegas, or maybe […]

  • Conferences

Progressive Design-Build Authority Coming to New York City?

The New York City Capital Process Reform Task Force created by Mayor Eric Adams last April has released a set of 39 recommendations designed to cut years off the process […]

  • Legislation

From Alternative to Mainstream: Celebrating 30 Years of Design-Build

  DBIA Celebrates its 30th Anniversary January 2023 The growth of design-build in the past three decades has been incredible. From merely a handful of states authorized to use design-build […]

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  • News

Are You Ready to Deliver Design-Build Done Right® Projects?

  DBIA’s 2023 Education Schedule is Impressive  The new year brings new challenges and opportunities for America’s design-build teams, and DBIA is ready to help by offering the nation’s only […]

  • Education

What Does A Changing Economy Mean for Design-Build Projects; What are the Obstacles or Opportunities?

Contractors are eternal optimists, as they should be. They tend to look at what is possible versus what is impossible. Contractors are generally early risers, task managers, organized and hard […]

  • Industry

Happy New Year from DBIA

We’re Ringing in the New Year with Optimism and Opportunities DBIA wants to wish our design-build community a Happy New Year and thank you for your support and dedication! We […]

  • News

Recordings Now Available for DBIA’s 2022 Design-Build Conference & Expo

‘Weren’t able to attend our annual conference in Las Vegas, or maybe you attended but couldn’t sit in on all the sessions you wanted? Don’t worry, DBIA’s got you covered! […]

  • Conferences

Why 2022 is A Design-Build Year to Remember

What a Difference a Year Makes In so many ways, 2022 felt like a return to normalcy or at least a new normal. Clearly, you agree, as we saw new […]

  • News

Read the latest issue of DBIA’s IQ Magazine

Celebrating the Nation’s Best in Design-Build As the design-build industry continues to grow and evolve, so do our design-build projects and teams. The 2022 national Design-Build Project/Team Award winners were […]

  • News

DBIA is Looking for a Few Good Speakers

  Share Your Design-Build Expertise As the use of design-build continues to grow, with market analysis projecting design-build to approach nearly 50% by 2025, so does our Federal Design-Build Symposium. […]

  • Conferences

2022 Design-Build Project of the Year Team

This is What Design-Build Excellence Looks Like December 2022 In this episode of DBIA’s Design-Build Delivers® podcast, we talk to three of the project leaders whose team delivered DBIA’s 2022 […]

  • Awards
  • Podcast

Join Us at The Nation’s Only Sector Specific Design-Build Conferences

Seattle, Here We Come! Registration is now open for our Spring 2023 Conferences in Seattle! The 2023 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation (Mar. 13–15) and Water/Wastewater (Mar. 15–17) Conferences will be held […]

  • Conferences

New Year, New Changes for DBIA’s Blog

DBIA’s blog was created to serve our members and design-build community timely and topical design-build news and resources. Of course, we’ve got a lot of other resources for you, too, […]

  • News

Why Use a Design-Build Owner Advisor?

Maximizing Project Success — Will an Owner Advisor Help? November 2022 Design-build’s continued growth nationwide means the need for well-trained design-build Owners and teams has also increased. We know that […]

  • Podcast

Infrastructure Investment — One Year Later

President Biden signed the $1.2 billion Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act one year ago today. Since then, a dozen federal agencies have issued more than $7 billion in state formula […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Why What Happened in Vegas Won’t Stay in Vegas

The 2022 Design-Build Conference & Expo was a huge success with record-breaking attendance! The timing couldn’t be better as design-build teams prepare to deliver historic infrastructure investment in states nationwide. […]

  • Conferences

Top Student Design-Build Teams Compete for National Honors

  Seventeen university teams from throughout the nation competed this year in DBIA’s National Design-Build Student Competition. DBIA is happy to introduce our 2022 Regional winners. Students across many AEC […]

  • Students

Design-Build Industry Leaders Inspire and Innovate

Meet DBIA’s 2022 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Distinguished Leadership Award Winners and this year’s class of Designated Design-Build Professional Fellows™ The design-build industry has seen incredible growth and success […]

  • Awards
  • Certification
  • People

Just for You: DBIA’s 2023 Education Schedule Preview

We know how it is. You fully intended to take Design-Build Done Right® Education this year (you know it’s still not too late, right?) but life got in the way. […]

  • Education

2022 is a Record Year for Design-Build Advocates

DBIA Advocacy Team Highlights Legislative News October 2022 Podcast Each year, design-build advocates across the nation and in the halls of Congress work to ensure that states and federal agencies […]

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

What to Expect at the Nation’s Biggest Design-Build Event

There are so many reasons design-build teams have made DBIA’s Design-Build Conference & Expo the “go-to” event each year. This year’s event, November 2-4, is looking to set attendance records […]

  • Conferences

Kansas DOT Tackles its First Progressive Design-Build Project

An Inside Look at US-54 East Kellogg Improvements Raja Govindaswamy, PE Chief, Bureau of Alternative Delivery & Project Director, KDOT East Kellogg, US-54/400, is a major 6-lane freeway in Wichita, […]

  • Industry

Why Smart Students Jump-Start Their Careers with DBIA

DBIA is committed to helping prepare the next design-build generation. First, with our student program and after getting their first job, DBIA’s young professional’s (YP) program. Design-build is especially attractive […]

  • Students

Here’s the Inside Scoop on Updated DBIA Contracts

Start Your Design-Build Done Right® Projects with the Industry’s Best Documents   September 2022 Design-Build Done Right® Podcast Getting your design-build project started off right is vital to project success. DBIA contracts […]

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$160 Million NEW USDOT Funds Now Available

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced today that it’s opened applications for the new SMART and ATTAIN programs. According to the USDOT, $100 million will be distributed through the Smart […]

  • Industry

DBIA’s Updated Contracts Reflect Industry’s Recent Changes

As a design-build professional, you know our industry is constantly evolving. DBIA’s dedicated Contracts Committee – comprised of industry experts representing the perspectives of Owners, designers, contractors, architects and engineers […]

  • Resources

If You’re Not Early, You’re Late (The VDC Edition)

How many times did you hear this advice from your parents? It’s not only a tried-and-true motto from football giant Vince Lombardi and success coaches throughout the decades but also […]

  • VDC

Meet New York City’s New Alternative Delivery Chief

New York City’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has appointed its first Associate Commissioner of Alternative Delivery to continue its advance toward delivering more time and cost-efficient projects. Alison […]

  • People

Powering the Grid: How Are We Going to Electrify America?

August 2022 America’s energy infrastructure fuels our nation. While the electric industry has increased investment to meet customers’ needs, our generation, transmission and distribution systems are still struggling. The problem […]

  • Podcast

DBIA Announces the Nation’s Best Design-Build Projects

The Design-Build Institute of America is pleased to announce the 2022 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Winners. “As the design-build project delivery method continues to grow – and recent market analysis shows it […]

  • Awards

Preparing Federal Teams for the Infrastructure Era

The topics were varied, design-build resources plentiful, and critical connections made at July’s Federal Design-Build Symposium. Industry and Owners in the federal market spent a jam-packed two days talking about […]

  • Conferences

ENR Talks Design-Build with DBIA’s Lisa Washington

  DBIA Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington, had a freewheeling conversation with ENR Editors on the Critical Path podcast about design-build’s impressive growth and its impact on projects nationwide. We urge […]

  • Media

A Day (Or Two) In the Life of a DBIA Awards Juror

It’s that time of the year when DBIA’s distinguished panel of awards jurors meet in Washington, D.C., for two days of studying, scoring and, yes, even a bit of passionate […]

  • Awards

DBIA Congratulates Keith Molenaar

Longtime DBIA leader, Keith Molenaar, has been named Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. His design-build expertise and research over the […]

  • People

Using Design-Build Innovation to Maximize Infrastructure Investment

July 2022 What are the key opportunities and challenges facing design-build teams as IIJA implementation begins? What can Owners and industry do to maximize this historic opportunity? In this episode […]

  • Legislation
  • Podcast

Nominate a 2022 Design-Build Leader

2022 Design-Build Distinguished Leadership Award DBIA is looking for a few good leaders! When you think about all the people you’ve known in your design-build career, chances are good, that […]

  • Awards

DBIA Supports Waiver Extension of IIJA Buy America Requirement

  Ongoing supply chain issues and rising material costs continue to put pressure on project teams nationwide. In addition, as the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues, provisions intended […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Are Your Teams Ready to Compete?

  Finding and retaining diverse teams is a challenge facing our entire industry. Now, more than ever, as trillions in federal infrastructure dollars start flowing, it’s clear that organizations need […]

  • Industry

Design-Build Strategies and Solutions for Delivering Federal Infrastructure $

  This historic infrastructure era provides not only incredible opportunities for America’s design-build teams but also challenges. Whether navigating workforce shortages or kinks in the supply chain, industry and Owners […]

  • Conferences

Funding Applications Now Open for New National Bridge Program

Forty billion dollars in federal infrastructure bridge protection funds are now available in all 50 states. The Bridge Investment Program was created as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The U.S. […]

  • Industry

ENR Names Design-Build Top 100 Firms

DBIA is proud to see so many of our Industry Partner members, once again, represented on ENR’s list of the Top 100 Design-Build firms. The industry innovators who are taking […]

  • Industry

University of Colorado Denver Students Design-Build Antarctica Research Home

  Photo courtesy: University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning Twenty-two University of Colorado Denver graduate students, working with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service […]

  • Industry
  • Students

Building Resilient Infrastructure to Create Strong Communities

  June 2022 We’ve seen how natural and manmade events can impose devastating costs upon our projects, infrastructure, and society. Whether it’s pandemics, climate change or other challenges facing communities, […]

  • Industry
  • Podcast

$110B in IIJA Funds Distributed Over First Six Months

This week marks the six-month anniversary of signing the historic $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure legislation. The infrastructure bill includes $110 billion for roads and bridges; $65 billion to expand broadband […]

  • Industry

National Design-Build Student Champs Offer Inside Look at DBIA Competition

It’s that time of the year when university students in architecture, engineering and construction programs nationwide start their journey as design-build competitors in DBIA’s National Design-Build Student Competition. The competition […]

  • Podcast
  • Students

Five Traits of Impressive and Highly Effective Design-Build Project Delivery

Your team has secured a contract or a grant for a large project and your team is ready to get to work on preliminary planning. Both you and the Owner […]

  • Industry

DBIA Founding Firm Gifts $5.2 Million and Creates New Design-Build Program at the University of Kentucky

Gray, Inc., one of the nation’s leading design-build firms, and the Gray family, including DBIA Founding Father and Kentucky Department of Transportation Secretary, Jim Gray, have donated a transformative $5.2 […]

  • News

Reimagining the Office

Commercial office leasing analysts are getting a clearer picture of what “returning to work” might look like for cities across the nation. However, according to the Commercial Edge National Office […]

  • Industry
  • Podcast

Former DBIA Board Chair, Harold L. Adams, Passes Away at 82

Harold L. Adams, the longtime CEO of RTKL and DBIA’s Chairman of the Board in 2005, died after a brief illness at his home in Texas. Adams was an architect, […]

  • News
  • People

Looking for a Design-Build Partner? Try the NEW Industry Match Directory

Exciting New Design-Build Directory Launched Today DBIA knows how important it is for Owners and industry to find the right design-build team members. In fact, we often get requests from […]

  • Membership
  • Resources

2022 Design-Build Sector Conferences — The ONLY Events Targeted to WWW and Transpo/Aviation Markets

It’s hard to believe but DBIA hasn’t hosted in-person Design-Build for Water/Wastewater and Transportation/Aviation Conferences since 2019! We’re glad to be back with our 2022 hybrid event and hope you’re […]

  • Conferences

People, Process, Technology: Maximizing VDC in Design-Build

The digital transformation now underway in our industry will transform the way we work and deliver design-build projects. But the successful use of virtual design and construction is about far […]

  • Podcast
  • VDC

New Year, New Design-Build Opportunities

DBIA is excited to welcome 2022 with a new episode of our Design-Build Delivers Podcast. What better way to plan for the year ahead than to arm our teams with […]

  • Industry
  • Podcast

DBIA National Board Member Tom Foley Named NYC DDC Commissioner

DBIA offers our heartfelt congratulations to National Board Member, Tom Foley, for his selection as New York City’s new Department of Design & Construction Commissioner. “I am extraordinarily honored to […]

  • News
  • People

Congress Encourages State Department to Use Design-Build

Language encouraging the use of design-build by the State Dept. in embassies and diplomatic posts has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress.

  • Legislation

What Does it Take to Be DBIA’s Project of the Year?

You can hear that answer first-hand from the University of Washington Hans Rosling Center for Population Health’s design-build team in our latest DBIA podcast episode. Listen here or on your […]

  • Awards
  • Podcast

University of Colorado Boulder Team Claims Top Prize in the 2021 National Design-Build Student Competition

The “DBIA Buff Builders” design-build team from the University of Colorado Boulder captured the nation’s top student design-build prize after competing before a jury of industry professionals at the 2021 […]

  • Students

Meet DBIA’s 2021 National Design-Build Leadership Award Winners

DBIA is proud to present our organization’s highest individual honor to our 2021 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Mark Shambaugh. We’ve also honored four incredible design-build leaders for their commitment […]

  • Awards
  • Membership

Finally, Infrastructure Week is Real

After months of negotiations, the House has passed the $1 trillion infrastructure funding package. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a historic investment, no matter how you measure it. […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

DBIA Expands Focus on Technology and Innovation

As Design-Build Grows, So Does Our Commitment to Transform the Industry The Design-Build Institute of America is excited to announce the hiring of two new positions to ensure DBIA remains […]

  • Headlines
  • People
  • VDC

New Research Shows Design-Build Growth Continues Despite Market Challenges

Project Complexity, Delivery Schedule and the Need to Innovate Drive Design-Build Utilization When researchers at FMI first looked at design-build utilization in 2018, the news confirmed what many in the […]

  • Industry
  • Resources

Rare Bipartisanship Fuels Senate Infrastructure Bill Passage

Today’s Senate passage of a historic $1 trillion infrastructure plan marked an unusual moment of bipartisanship that led even the most jaded Congress watchers to sit up and take notice. […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Infrastructure Investment Package Clears Senate Hurdle

The Senate vote to consider a bipartisan nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package, including $550 billion in new physical infrastructure spending, marks a major milestone in the debate over how best […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

2021 DBIA National Design-Build Award Winners Impress and Inspire

Each summer a seasoned group of design-build pros meet over two full days to judge DBIA’s National Design-Build Project/Team Awards submissions. It’s always a lively event as jurors bring their […]

  • Awards

Calling All Design-Build Teams: Owners Want You!

As negotiations continue in Washington on a historic $2 trillion, eight-year infrastructure and recovery package, Owners nationwide are preparing for the possibility of major infrastructure infusion. We know design-build will […]

  • Conferences
  • Industry

New NIBS Equity Survey Shows There’s Work to Be Done

DBIA is proud to have supported the 2021 National Institute of Building Sciences Social Equity Survey and appreciate the many DBIA members who took the time to participate as respondents. […]

  • Industry

Remembering DBIA’s Dorwin Thomas

Dorwin AJ Thomas, passed away peacefully April 23, 2021. He lived his life in full for architecture and design. He will be missed by very many in our profession. To […]

  • News
  • People

Turning Promises into Projects

For nearly a decade, the middle of May has been known as “Infrastructure Week” here in Washington. Year after year, many of the nation’s leading business, economic, policy and AEC […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Full Design-Build Authority Passes in New Jersey

New Jersey lawmakers have passed sweeping new legislation the allows the use of design-build for all state and local governments. The bill passed both the House and Senate by overwhelming […]

  • Legislation

America’s Infrastructure Scorecard: Mediocre Isn’t Good Enough

America’s Infrastructure Barely Makes the Grade ASCE has painted an in-depth portrait of America’s imperiled infrastructure systems. While government investment has made some improvements in recent years, the sobering fact […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

New DBIA Learning Center Makes Design-Build Training Easy

Sure, we’re all living and working online for what feels like 24-7 these days but that doesn’t always make it easy. We get it – keeping track of all your […]

  • Education

DBIA Sector Conference Registration is OPEN!

With Challenges Come Opportunities America’s Design-Build Teams Will Help Rebuild Our Economy This year’s virtual Design-Build for Water/Wastewater and Transportation/Aviation Conferences are coming at a critical time for design-build teams. […]

  • Conferences

New Report Finds the Failure to Act on Infrastructure Threatens America

A new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) details the damage inadequate infrastructure investment over decades has done – and continues to do – to our nation. […]

  • Industry

Meet the 2020 Class of DBIA Fellows

The Design-Build Institute of America is proud to introduce the 2020 Class of DBIA Fellows. Elevation to Designated Design-Build Professional™ Fellow status is the highest level of DBIA Certification and […]

  • Membership
  • People

Introducing the 2020 National Design-Build Leadership Award Winners

The incredible growth and proven success of design-build would not be possible without industry leaders who advocate for and promote the merits of Design-Build Done Right®. DBIA is proud to […]

  • Awards
  • People

A Virtual Success: Recapping the 2020 Design-Build Conference and Expo

It’s safe to say the 2020 Design-Build Conference & Expo was an unprecedented success. Last week, more than 1,400 attendees came together online to participate in the most creative conference […]

  • Conferences

2020 Design-Build Project/Team Award Winners Announced

From beautiful bridges to the finest in healthcare facilities, this year’s 2020 Design-Build Project/Team Award winners are the best design-build projects in the nation and demonstrate how Design-Build Done Right® […]

  • Awards

DBIA’s 2020 Design-Build Conferences Go Virtual

What a year it’s been! While DBIA planned for “hybrid” conferences in October, current local restrictions mandate we convert to a 100% virtual experience. Given the continued uncertainty of COVID, […]

  • Conferences

DBIA Announces 2020 National Award Winners

The Design-Build Institute of America is proud to announce its winners in the national 2020 Design-Build Project/Team Awards competition. We received among the largest number of entries in many years and the […]

  • Awards

Indifference is Not an Option

“As our nation has experienced a level of civil unrest we likely never thought we would see in our lifetime, there is no better time to remind us that DBIA’s […]

  • News

Fighting for Design-Build in Iowa

Iowa is one of only two states that prohibits the use of design-build. This week, design-builders are in the battle of their lives to finally pass authorizing legislation during a […]

  • Legislation

Two Months Later, Updated AEC Industry Poll on COVID-19 Impacts

What a difference a couple of months makes. When DBIA first polled our community at the end of March, uncertainty reigned. It was early into pandemic mitigation efforts and no […]

  • Industry
  • News

DBIA Legislative Update – May 2020

DBIA’s Advocacy team spends a lot of its time bringing design-build to as many communities as possible. Just like everyone else, the Coronavirus has changed the infrastructure industry on a […]

  • Legislation

DBIA Members Mobilize to Fight COVID-19 Nationwide

“We don’t have time to deal with red tape and bureaucracy.” Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Army Corps of Engineers The challenges facing our nation as we battle the COVID-19 […]

  • News

DBIA Members (And Their Families!) Making a Difference

Each day the headlines are filled with more sad news as our nation fights this pandemic. But there are some incredible good news stories out there too…here is just one. […]

  • News
  • People

Urging Congress to Address Infrastructure Reform in Latest Stimulus Package

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest has once again been renewed in passing infrastructure stimulus, with lawmakers having more formal discussions about a long-talked-about infrastructure package. “Lawmakers may […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Kansas Approves the Use of Design-Build in Transportation

The Kansas legislature passed a 10-year transportation stimulus bill as part of the Eisenhower Transportation Legacy Program to help counter the economic damage from the Covid 19 pandemic. The bill […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Fear & Uncertainty Reign — With a Dash of Hopeful Optimism

New AEC Industry Poll on COVID-19 Impacts A poll of America’s AEC community, conducted by the Design-Build Institute of America from March 20-24th, provides a glimpse into an industry grappling […]

  • Industry
  • News

DBIA’s Response to Coronavirus (Updated)

During this uncertain and anxiety-inducing time, DBIA continues to work to balance our mission with the safety of our members and attendees. We are monitoring COVID-19 advisories daily to inform […]

  • Conferences
  • Industry
  • News

New York’s Disaster Declaration Also Means Broad Use of Design-Build

The state of New York’s Disaster Emergency declaration grants additional powers while suspending some legal requirements to facilitate the State’s ability to respond more quickly to the COVID-19 outbreak. Since […]

  • Industry

Design-Build to Transform NYC’s Criminal Justice System

New York City’s Borough-based Jail Program will use design-build to deliver four new jails to replace Rikers Island. These jails will be far more than just new buildings, they’re at […]

  • Industry

Meet DBIA’s New 2020 Board Leadership

With the new year also come new members elected to serve on DBIA’s national boards. Both our national board of directors and our certification board work to educate and advocate […]

  • News
  • People

Meet DBIA’s 2019 National Design-Build Leadership Award Winners

Given every year to some of the best and brightest in the industry, DBIA’s Distinguished Leadership Awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the practice and performance of […]

  • Awards

Seminole State College of Florida Wins 2019 National Design-Build Student Competition

After coming up short in the finals last year, the team Seminole State College of Florida finished what it started this year by taking home the top prize in the […]

  • Students

2019 Design-Build Project/Team Award Winners Announced

From university buildings to office transformations, this year’s 2019 Design-Build Project/Team Award winners are the best design-build projects in the nation and demonstrate how Design-Build Done Right continues to deliver […]

  • Awards

The 2019 Design-Build Conference & Expo: Anything But a Gamble

DBIA is in Las Vegas this week for the 2019 Design-Build Conference & Expo, and it’s been a whirlwind from the beginning! Here’s a quick recap of what we’ve done […]

  • Conferences

What Do Great Design-Builders and the Washington Nationals Share in Common?

Here at DBIA’s National Headquarters, we’ve got Nats fever. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, you can’t help but be inspired by their teamwork, persistence, and resiliency. As a […]

  • Industry

DBIA Announces 2019 National Design-Build Student Competition Finalists

DBIA is proud to announce the three finalists in the 2019 National Design-Build Student Competition. Student teams from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design, Seminole State College of Florida and Oklahoma […]

  • Students

DBIA Education Becomes Easier Than Ever

2020 will bring exciting changes to DBIA’s rapidly expanding Design-Build Done Right® education and certification program but, first, we want to give you a preview of what the future holds […]

  • Education

Four Industry Leaders Named DBIA Fellows

The Design-Build Institute of America has announced its second-ever class of DBIA Fellows. Elevation to Designated Design-Build Professional™ Fellow status is the highest level of DBIA Certification and acknowledges the […]

  • Membership
  • People

2019 National Design-Build Student Competition Regional Finalists Announced

DBIA is pleased to announce the Regional Finalists in the 2019 Design-Build Student Competition. There are ten regional winners in this year’s competition, which asked teams to exhibit design-build best practices […]

  • Students

Collaboration – How Well Is It Working?

As the fastest growing and most popular delivery method in the nation, design-build is changing the way America builds. There are incredible innovations and evolutions being implemented by design-build teams […]

  • Industry

Explore the New DBIA Bookstore

DBIA works hard to make sure that not only do our resources cover what’s new and current in the industry, but that they‘re as accessible as possible to give you […]

  • News

Design-Build Delivers in the San Juan Unified School District

Design-build in education has seen significant growth in recent years, as schools of all shapes and sizes need the innovation and efficiencies a successful design-build project can provide. One terrific […]

  • Industry

2019 Design-Build Award Winners Announced

There’s a Better Way to Build – And These National Design-Build Award Winning Teams Prove It Each July, many of the nation’s leading design-build pros converge on Washington for two […]

  • Awards

Precast Concrete Meets Today’s Student Housing Demands

Twenty million students are currently enrolled in colleges and universities in the United States. While enrollment continues to be flat, the availability of campus housing still lags behind. Housing shortages […]

  • Industry

Design-Build Authority Granted in Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin has made a giant leap in expanding design-build with the passage of its biennial budget bill, Assembly Bill 56, and signed by Governor Tony Evers. Governor […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Design-Build Comes to New York City…(Finally)

After years of being left behind in legislative efforts to expand the use of design-build in the State of New York, the legislature has now granted design-build authority to the […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Washington State Embraces Progressive Design-Build

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed legislation authorizing the use of progressive design-build (PDB) in all agencies already using design-build. Washington is the first state to specifically address the use […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Recapping the 2019 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference

The 2019 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference ended on Friday, and it’s hard to believe it’s over after the incredible week we had in Cincinnati. From inspiring keynote speakers to education […]

  • Conferences

Looking Back at the 2019 Design-Build for Transportation and Aviation Conference

It’s springtime which means one thing at DBIA – conferences! We’re in Cincinnati this week for two conferences in one location. The Design-Build for Transportation and Aviation Conference (aka #DBIATranspo) […]

  • Conferences

My Misconceptions about DBIA Certification — and Why I was Wrong

By Robert R. Smedley, AIA, DBIA Note: This article also appears in the first 2019 issue of Integration Quarterly magazine. You can read the full issue here. To be honest […]

  • Certification

The State of the Union and Infrastructure Investment

If you caught last night’s State of the Union address, you might have heard mention of infrastructure investment. This is not the first time the current administration has addressed infrastructure […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Top Five Reasons to Attend a DBIA Conference

DBIA’s sector-specific conferences for Transportation/Aviation and Water/Wastewater offer incredible opportunities to learn and grow as a design-build professional. Here are our top five reasons we think you should attend! DBIA […]

  • Conferences

Design-Build Myths and Facts

Though design-build has grown from an alternative project delivery method into a mainstream delivery method, there are still those who believe myths about what design-build is and what the process […]

  • Industry

Five Attendee Takeaways from the 2018 Design-Build Conference & Expo

We know DBIA conferences are great events for design-builders to learn what’s new in the industry and network with their peers, but of course, we acknowledge we may be just […]

  • Conferences

2018 Design-Build Distinguished Leadership Award Winners Announced

Given every year to some of the best and brightest in the industry, DBIA’s Distinguished Leadership Awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to practice and performance of design-build. […]

  • Awards
  • People

Iowa State University Wins 2018 National Design-Build Student Competition

The team from Iowa State University felt confident after making their presentation during the 2018 National Design-Build Student Competition. That confidence was well-placed, as the Cyclones took home the top […]

  • Students

New Research Shows Design-Build Continues to Deliver Project Most Efficiently

CII/Pankow Study Says Design-Build is Faster, With More Reliable Performance and Less Cost and Schedule Growth New research shows that America’s design-build projects continue to deliver faster, and with greater […]

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  • Resources

2018 National Design-Build Student Competition Finalists Announced

DBIA is proud to announce the three finalists in the 2018 National Design-Build Student Competition. Student teams from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Seminole State College of Florida and Iowa State University will […]

  • Students

2018 National Design-Build Student Competition Regional Finalists Announced

DBIA is pleased to share the nine Regional Finalists in the 2018 Design-Build Student Competition. This year, 36 teams from 27 universities entered this competition to exhibit design-build best practices […]

  • Students

Remembering Jacob Williams

When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him lies on the paths of men.   …Henry Wadsworth Longfellow  DBIA and the design-build community mourns the loss […]

  • News
  • People

So Many Construction Jobs — So Few Workers

The labor shortage in the construction industry continues to impact companies large and small. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction sector has added 308,000 jobs over the […]

  • Industry

Design-Builders Take Certification Beta Courses and Exam

They came to Washington, D.C. to take advantage of a unique opportunity…they’re the first class to take DBIA’s updated Certification Workshop curriculum and Exam. 35 design-build Owners and practitioners signed […]

  • Certification

Design-Build Moves from Alternative to Mainstream

New Research Shows Design-Build Will Deliver Nearly Half of all Projects Nationwide While design-build’s project successes can be seen in communities from coast to coast and the rapid growth in […]

  • Industry

Delivering a New New York

DBIA Delivers Design-Build Done Right to New York What do you get when you bring together over 200 of New York’s leading design and construction professionals plus the agency and […]

  • Industry

DBIA’s 2018 Transportation Leadership Award Winners

In these days of tight budgets and growing infrastructure needs, state transportation leaders have increasingly turned to design-build to innovate and collaborate, delivering projects more efficiently to communities nationwide. Design-builders […]

  • Awards

DBIA Education and Certification Mean Business

This article also appears in Issue 3 of Integration Quarterly. At DBIA, certification and education often go hand in hand. Becoming DBIA certified requires taking core courses and passing a […]

  • Certification
  • Education

Collaboration Between Design-Build and Lean Construction

By Chris Hornbeck, AIA, AGC, MBA This article also appears in Issue 3 of DBIA’s magazine, Integration Quarterly. Chances are, if you’re in the design-build industry you’ve also encountered lean construction […]

  • Industry

Looking Back at the 2017 Design-Build Conference & Expo

Dynamic presenters, unparalleled networking opportunities and a bevy of design-build education…the 2017 Design-Build Conference & Expo brought together some of the industry’s best and brightest in Philadelphia. More than two […]

  • Conferences

Washington State University Wins 2017 Student Competition

  Competing in front of a live jury and audience at the Design-Build Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, the shortlisted teams from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, University of Oklahoma […]

  • Students

2017 National Design-Build Student Competition Finalists

DBIA is proud to announce the three finalists in its 2017 National Design-Build Student Competition. Student teams from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, University of Oklahoma and Washington State University will […]

  • Students

Remove Legislative Obstacles to Harvey Recovery

The vital connection between America’s infrastructure and the well-being of our citizenry is never more apparent than in times of crisis. Our nation watched in horror as Hurricane Harvey left […]

  • Legislation

Teaching Design-Build to Future Professionals: 2017 Educator Workshop

As the nation’s design-build industry continues to grow, it’s vital that universities expose their construction, engineering and design students to design-build best practices. DBIA, in conjunction with the Charles Pankow […]

  • Education

Our Open Letter to Communities Hit by Hurricane Harvey

As an entire nation witnesses the devastation Hurricane Harvey has delivered to Texas and beyond, DBIA Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington has extended her promise that America’s design-build community will be […]

  • Industry

2017 Federal Owners’ Forum: Improving Federal Project Delivery

From building levees to expanding a hospital, the projects delivered by procurement professionals representing eight federal agencies at the 2017 Federal Owners’ Forum were certainly challenging. Their projects may seem […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Design-Build Puts More Bang in Our Infrastructure Investment Buck

Infrastructure investment is one of the few issues in this politically divisive era which garners wide support across parties, regions and states, yet we can’t pave streets with promises. Americans […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

West Virginia Ushers in New Era of Design-Build

The West Virginia Legislature took a major step forward this year in ensuring their infrastructure projects are delivered on-time and within budget for many years to come. Legislators in Charleston […]

  • Industry

NYC watches as design-build successes grow everywhere else

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo celebrated the opening of the opening of the first span of the new Kosciuszko Bridge connecting Brooklyn and Queens with an inaugural ride across the […]

  • Industry

Design-Build Institute Applauds New York’s Extension of Design-Build Authority

New York State’s passage of a $163 billion budget includes important provisions which will allow agencies to continue their successful use of design-build on projects saving taxpayers millions of dollars […]

  • Industry
  • Legislation

Why Design-Build is Many States’ Go-to Delivery Process

March 28, 2017 Day two of the 2017 Design-build in Transportation Conference in Minneapolis began bright and early with a wide-reaching general session led by DBIA Transportation Committee Vice-Chair Jim […]

  • Industry

Transportation Pros Receive National Design-Build Leadership Award

DBIA recognizes the Maryland DOT, Utah DOT’s Carlos Braceras, Windward’s Amanda Wilson, Transtec’s Dan Dawood and Mead & Hunt’s Ben Dzioba as National Design-Build Leaders As states from coast to […]

  • Awards

Infrastructure Investment is the Talk of the Town

It’s been a busy week for those interested in improving America’s infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) has released its new Infrastructure Report Card today.  Every four years […]

  • Industry

Now’s the Time for an Infrastructure Summit

DBIA Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington, says now’s the time for an Infrastructure Summit. Her thoughts were published in The Hill. Infrastructure investment is one of the few issues in this […]

  • Industry

Design-Build Has a Breakout Year!

Lisa Washington, CAE  |  January 3, 2016 Sometimes it’s hard in the hustle-and-bustle of the holidays to take time to look back at the year; however, here at DBIA we […]

  • News

More Best Practices are Even Better Practices

Best Practices are a widely embraced tool for maximizing the implementation of industry knowledge. How can practitioners in any field stay up to date, let alone innovate, without a central […]

  • Resources

University of Colorado Boulder Wins 2016 Student Competition

Katie Colten  |  November 15, 2016 Competing in front of a live jury and audience at the Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, the shortlisted teams from the University […]

  • Students

DBIA Announces Distinguished Design-Build Leadership Award Winners

November 10, 2016 A state legislator, a state transportation official, a young professional and an industry practitioner make up the four individuals honored for leadership in promoting design-build project delivery. […]

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2016 National Design-Build Student Competition Finalists

Katie Colten | October 26, 2016 DBIA is proud to announce the three finalists in its 2016 National Design-Build Student Competition. Student teams from the University of Colorado – Boulder, […]

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DBIA Honors Peter W. Tunnicliffe with Lifetime Achievement Award

October 24, 2016 The Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award is DBIA’s Highest Honor Washington, D.C. – The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) – the only organization that defines, teaches and promotes best practices […]

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Missouri Public Agencies Now Have Option for a Faster, Less Expensive, Quality Construction Process Thanks to New Design-Build Legislation

August 29, 2016 For two decades, countless lawmakers, municipal and county officials, and engineering and construction professionals have worked behind the scenes to enact legislation that would allow local Missouri […]

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Federal Owners Forum Reveals Proposed Solutions to Common Federal Project Delivery Challenges

August 10, 2016 Thirteen (13) industry leaders representing eleven (11) federal agencies gathered for a full day to challenge thinking and play a major role in affecting positive change. The […]

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DBIA Announces 2016 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Winners

Nationwide winners represent the best design-build projects of the year, and were honored for achieving exceptional project delivery through Design-Build Done RightTM. July 13, 2016 Washington, D.C. – The Design-Build Institute of […]

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Transportation Leaders Honored for Advancing Innovation in Project Delivery, from Faster Completion to Higher Quality

DBIA Honors the Virginia DOT, North Carolina DOT’s Rodger Rochelle and Nossaman’s Evan Caplicki and Elizabeth Cousins for Leadership in advancing Design-Build Best Practices April 19, 2016 Charlotte, N.C. – […]

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Guest Blog: Why the Manufacturing Sector Loves Design-Build

By Steve Wright | March 18, 2016 The benefits of the design-build process have a broad appeal across just about every sector, from retail to higher education, but the place […]

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A Conversation with DBIA’s 2016 Board Chair

Issue 4 of 2015 By G. William Quatman, FAIA, DBIA, Esq. 1. Tell us more about your role at Burns & McDonnell and what you can bring to your role as […]

  • People

DBIA Announces Record Number Of Distinguished Design-Build Leadership Award Winners

12 professionals honored for leadership in promoting design-build project delivery include a California State Senator, university professor, student, practitioner, two young professionals, and six owners. November 18, 2015 Washington, D.C. […]

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University of New Mexico Wins DBIA’s 2015 National Design-Build Student Competition

University of Washington took second place, and University of Colorado – Boulder came in third. November 12, 2015 Washington, D.C. – The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization […]

  • Students

DBIA Elects Bill Quatman, Esq., FAIA, DBIA as Board Chair

DBIA Announces 2016 Board of Directors; Bill Quatman, General Counsel for Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company will serve as DBIA’s National Chairman of the Board November 12, 2015 Washington, D.C. […]

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DBIA Announces 2015 National Design-Build Student Competition Finalists

Three finalists include teams from the University of New Mexico, University of Washington and University of Colorado – Boulder. October 26, 2015 Washington, D.C. – The Design-Build Institute of America […]

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Dear Owners: A Primer on Delivering Small Public Design-Build Projects

Richard Shelton, P.E., DBIA, CHC  |  Issue 3 of 2015 Richard Shelton, PE, DBIA, CHC is an accomplished DBIA instructor specializing in federal government project delivery.  He is a past […]

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2015 National Design-Build Student Competition Regional Finalists

October 7, 2015 – The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches and promotes best practices in design-build, has announced the nine Regional finalists in the 2015 […]

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Ready for Some Football? Better Use Design-Build

Andrew Ausel  |  September 15, 2015 Interested in building an NFL Stadium these days? Well, it will likely cost you upwards of $1 billion. And that’s just the baseline price; […]

  • Industry

Why DBIA Cares So Much About Regions

Andrew Ausel | August 14, 2015 Over the past quarter, the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has taken strategic steps to foster coordination and enhanced communication to its 14 Regions […]

  • Regions

DBIA Launches Young Professionals Program

by Geoffrey Corey  |  June 29, 2015 The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) took their mission to define, teach and promote best practices in design-build to the next level recently […]

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An A/E Perspective on Optimizing the Design-Build Strategy

by Matthew Oberts, PE, LEED AP, SSOE Group When it comes to winning a design-build competition and pursuing the resulting contract, the level of trust and teamwork that can be […]

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DBIA Behind-the-Scenes: The Annual Design-Build Student Competition

In this series, staff at the national headquarters of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) discuss the details of their efforts to define, teach and promote best practices in design-build. […]

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Transportation Leaders Honored for Advancing Innovation in Project Delivery, from Faster Completion to Higher Quality

Washington, D.C., March 18, 2015   DBIA Honors the North Carolina DOT, Rex Huffman and Virginia DOT’s Shailendra Patel for Leadership in Advancing Design-Build Best Practices The Design-Build Institute of […]

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Public-Private Partnerships and DBIA

Issue 1 of 2015 by Jim Whitaker According to several industry sources, the pent-up demand for infrastructure in the U.S. is measured in hundreds of billions of dollars. Roads, bridges, […]

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Milwaukee School of Engineering Wins DBIA National Design-Build Student Competition

Issue 4 of 2014   On the last day of the 2014 Design-Build Conference & Expo, DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington, CAE, took the stage to announce the winner of […]

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Explaining DBIA’s Position on LPTA

by Louis J. Jenny and Geoff Corey  |  January 13, 2015 Federal regulations lay out a number of ways the government can negotiate and contract with the private sector to […]

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DBIA Elects Peter M. Kinsley 2015 National Board Chair

Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2014 DBIA Announces 2015 Board of Directors; Peter M. Kinsley, President of Haskell’s Government & Public Services Group will serve as DBIA’s National Chairman of the […]

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Public-Private Partnerships: Design-Build Revolution or Evolution?

By William T. Eliopoulos (right), Co-Chair Construction Practice Group, Rutan & Tucker, LLP and a member of DBIA’s Legislative and Legal Committee The 21st century has ushered in a revolution […]

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DBIA Announces 2014 Project of the Year and National Award of Excellence Winners

Washington, D.C., October 8, 2014 Denver Union Station Honored as DBIA Design-Build Project of the Year The Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches and […]

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DBIA Announces 2014 National Design-Build Student Competition Finalists

Washington, D.C., Oct. 1, 2014 Three finalists include teams from Milwaukee School of Engineering, University of Oklahoma and University of Washington The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization […]

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DBIA Behind-the-Scenes: Training the Federal Government

by Geoff Corey  |  September 1, 2014 In this series, staff at the national headquarters of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) discuss the details of their efforts to define, […]

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But It Hasn’t Been Designed Yet!

Issue 3 of 2014 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable — The Antithesis of Best Value. By Craig Unger Craig Unger is a consultant in the federal law enforcement community and the […]

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  • Legislation

A “How to” Guide to Federal Advocacy

by Louis J. Jenny  |  July 15, 2014 I wear a few hats at DBIA, but one major duty is taking the lead on our federal advocacy efforts. While advocacy […]

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Metcalf v. U.S.: What Does It Mean for Design-Build and Federal Contractors?

Issue 2 of 2014 by Robynne Parkinson Robynne Parkinson is an attorney with Thaxton Parkinson PLLc and a member of the DBIA National Board of Directors. She is also the co-chair […]

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Announcing the 2014 National Design-Build Student Competition First Round Winners

Washington, D.C., May 12, 2014   Ten Student Teams From Across U.S. Advance to Second Phase of Competition The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches […]

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DBIA Releases the 10 Best Practices for Design-Build Done Right

Washington, D.C., April 2, 2014 DBIA Identifies Design-Build Best Practices and Implementing Techniques to Directly Impact Project Performance DBIA has announced the release of Design-Build Done Right Best Practices, “Universally […]

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Congress Asks, We Answer

by Louis J. Jenny  |  March 13, 2014 Recently, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held the first hearing of its Panel on Public-Private Partnerships (P3s). While the focus […]

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DBIA Announces 2014 Design-Build in Transportation Leadership Award Recipients

Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2014 DBIA honors the Ohio Department of Transportation, Steven Hansen, Edward Pensock and Brian Papernik for leadership in advancing design-build project delivery. DBIA has announced the […]

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Design-Build Best Practices: A Conversation with Michael Loulakis and Diana Hoag

Winter 2013 As design-build expands across all sectors of the construction industry, DBIA recognizes the need to define more clearly the concept of Design-Build Done Right and ensure that all […]

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  • People

It’s All Greek to Me

Winter 2013 DBIA Honors Chobani, Inc.’s Greek Yogurt Facility as “Project of the Year” When DBIA and its Awards Jury consider the “Project of the Year,” they think of the […]

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Twenty Years of Advocacy in Action

Fall 2013 By Louis J. Jenny In DBIA’s 20 years, we have achieved many important milestones, creating a playing field that in many cases directly allowed for the impressive award […]

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DBIA Announces National Design-Build Student Competition Finalists

Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 2013 2013 finalists include teams from Auburn University, California State University – Sacramento and Colorado State University The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization […]

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Government Shutdown was Bad Project Delivery

by Geoff Corey  |  October 24, 2014 The government shutdown is finally over, but there’s already talk of another one in January when the funding runs out again. While watching […]

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Intercounty Controversy Quelled

Spring 2013 Best practices are even more important on high-profile projects. Whether you measure hours wasted in traffic or levels of road rage, the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area routinely makes […]

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Complicated Logistics, Extraordinary Coordination

Summer 2012 Design-build brings a vast, complicated department of defense project to fruition under budget and ahead of schedule. By Jim Whitaker, AIA, DBIA, principal, HKS, Inc., and Jeff Vandersall, […]

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Meeting the Ultimate Deadline

Summer 2012 While experienced design-build teams can satisfy the objectives of military construction projects, the work is not without its challenges. By Mike Duffey, P.E. The Sept. 15, 2011, deadline […]

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Reinventing Partnering at Coyote Ridge

Winter 2011 How Washington State’s Department of Corrections made partnering work on a large design-build prison construction project By Jerry Winkler, AIA, NCARB Completed in 32 months, the $190 million […]

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A Site to Behold

Winter 2011 A new UCSF research building overcame extensive site constraints to become an award-winning example of innovation and collaboration. When Michael Saks first saw the building site for a […]

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The Pentagon Renovation

Fall 2011 On Time, On Budget and Built for the Next 50 Years The Pentagon is the largest low-rise office building in the world, and its renovation was the most […]

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Preserving History Through Design-Build

Fall 2011 The Wayne N. Aspinall federal building and U.S. Courthouse, the nation’s first net-zero energy historic building, breaks new ground. The 92-year-old (and still fully functioning) Wayne N. Aspinall […]

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A Monument Worthy of the Man

Summer 2011 Design-build’s role in making Dr. King’s national memorial a reality. On August 28, 2011, the 48th anniversary of the momentous March on Washington, the Martin Luther King Jr. […]

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A Staggered-Column Double-Span Beam Framing System Offers An Alternative For Design-Build Projects

Spring 2011 By G.M. “Mac” Brittingham, P.E. One of design-build’s key advantages is also one of its challenges. Design-build projects are commonly fast-tracked, appealing to owners, but that means practitioners […]

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  • Yesterday, we announced the 32 projects named 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Merit Winners. Starting tomorrow, we’re taking a closer look. Each Wednesday leading up to the 2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Cleveland, we’ll highlight one award category and the projects and teams recognized for excellence in design-build delivery. We’ll start with Aviation tomorrow morning. See all 32 Merit Award winners at the link in our bio. #DBIA #DesignBuild #DesignBuildDoneRight
  • We are pleased to announce that three former chairs of the Design-Build Institute of America’s National Board of Directors will join the National Academy of Construction (NAC) next month! Dana Pomeroy, Deb Sheehan and Jim Whitaker were elected to NAC’s Class of 2026 and will be formally inducted Sept. 25 during the Academy’s Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. To learn more about Dana, Deb, Jim and the #NAC click the link in our bio.
  • 2026 DBIA Project/Team Merit Award Winners have been announced! Stunning work from #washingtonstate to #washingtondc. Learn more about each project at the link in our bio. We’ll feature winning projects from now until the awards ceremony at the Design-Build Conference & Expo, Nov. 5, in Cleveland! #designbuilddoneright #designbuild #aecindustry
  • A #designbuild project is only as ready as its #Owner. That’s why Owner readiness should take center stage. At the #DBIA 2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Cleveland, Nov. 4-6, Owners and practitioners will take that conversation into the real world, with project examples, candid discussions about Owner leadership and a first look at DBIA’s new web-based Owner Readiness Assessment Tool. To see what’s planned and how Owner readiness fits into this year’s conference, check out the link in our bio.
  • California’s latest #designbuild legislation is on the books after Gov. Newsom signed a bill eliminating the sunset for local agencies’ design-build authority. Senate Bill 935 gets rid of a 2031 #sunset on design-build for public works projects exceeding $1,000,000. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the local and regional impacts this legislation will have!
  • How can you anticipate #data chaos? In the latest #DesignBuildDelivers podcast episode ARKANCE’s Tobias Scheele and Nick Miller join DBIA’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction Brian Skripac as they sit down to discuss just that, how project team data reaches or fails to reach its intended recipients and more! Listen to the entire podcast now by clicking the link in our bio and stay tuned for part two of this episode set to drop at the end of August!
  • Nearly 700 people came together in Reston, Virginia, last week as DBIA’s Federal Design-Build Symposium sold out for the first time in its history. Over two days, speakers and attendees shared #DesignBuild expertise, dug into the changing federal landscape and explored practical strategies for putting design-build into action, from procurement and Owner readiness to collaboration and project delivery. Check out the link in our bio to learn more.
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Yesterday, we announced the 32 projects named 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Merit Winners. Starting tomorrow, we’re taking a closer look. Each Wednesday leading up to the 2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Cleveland, we’ll highlight one award category and the projects and teams recognized for excellence in design-build delivery. We’ll start with Aviation tomorrow morning. See all 32 Merit Award winners at the link in our bio. #DBIA #DesignBuild #DesignBuildDoneRight
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We are pleased to announce that three former chairs of the Design-Build Institute of America’s National Board of Directors will join the National Academy of Construction (NAC) next month! Dana Pomeroy, Deb Sheehan and Jim Whitaker were elected to NAC’s Class of 2026 and will be formally inducted Sept. 25 during the Academy’s Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. To learn more about Dana, Deb, Jim and the #NAC click the link in our bio.
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We are pleased to announce that three former chairs of the Design-Build Institute of America’s National Board of Directors will join the National Academy of Construction (NAC) next month! Dana Pomeroy, Deb Sheehan and Jim Whitaker were elected to NAC’s Class of 2026 and will be formally inducted Sept. 25 during the Academy’s Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. To learn more about Dana, Deb, Jim and the #NAC click the link in our bio.
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A #designbuild project is only as ready as its #Owner. That’s why Owner readiness should take center stage. At the #DBIA 2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Cleveland, Nov. 4-6, Owners and practitioners will take that conversation into the real world, with project examples, candid discussions about Owner leadership and a first look at DBIA’s new web-based Owner Readiness Assessment Tool. To see what’s planned and how Owner readiness fits into this year’s conference, check out the link in our bio.
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A #designbuild project is only as ready as its #Owner. That’s why Owner readiness should take center stage. At the #DBIA 2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Cleveland, Nov. 4-6, Owners and practitioners will take that conversation into the real world, with project examples, candid discussions about Owner leadership and a first look at DBIA’s new web-based Owner Readiness Assessment Tool. To see what’s planned and how Owner readiness fits into this year’s conference, check out the link in our bio.
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California’s latest #designbuild legislation is on the books after Gov. Newsom signed a bill eliminating the sunset for local agencies’ design-build authority. Senate Bill 935 gets rid of a 2031 #sunset on design-build for public works projects exceeding $1,000,000. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the local and regional impacts this legislation will have!
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California’s latest #designbuild legislation is on the books after Gov. Newsom signed a bill eliminating the sunset for local agencies’ design-build authority. Senate Bill 935 gets rid of a 2031 #sunset on design-build for public works projects exceeding $1,000,000. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the local and regional impacts this legislation will have!
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How can you anticipate #data chaos? In the latest #DesignBuildDelivers podcast episode ARKANCE’s Tobias Scheele and Nick Miller join DBIA’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction Brian Skripac as they sit down to discuss just that, how project team data reaches or fails to reach its intended recipients and more! Listen to the entire podcast now by clicking the link in our bio and stay tuned for part two of this episode set to drop at the end of August!
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Nearly 700 people came together in Reston, Virginia, last week as DBIA’s Federal Design-Build Symposium sold out for the first time in its history. Over two days, speakers and attendees shared #DesignBuild expertise, dug into the changing federal landscape and explored practical strategies for putting design-build into action, from procurement and Owner readiness to collaboration and project delivery. Check out the link in our bio to learn more.
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Nearly 700 people came together in Reston, Virginia, last week as DBIA’s Federal Design-Build Symposium sold out for the first time in its history. Over two days, speakers and attendees shared #DesignBuild expertise, dug into the changing federal landscape and explored practical strategies for putting design-build into action, from procurement and Owner readiness to collaboration and project delivery. Check out the link in our bio to learn more.
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